Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients:

• For the base:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, without cream)
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• For the mousse layer:

• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• For the whipped topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

Directions:

Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Chill while you make the mousse.

Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Let cool slightly.

In a bowl, whip 1½ cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Fold cooled melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until fully combined and smooth.

Spread the mousse over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.

In another bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the mousse layer.

Chill cake for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder.

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Chill Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes

Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 10 slices