Description
This decadent chocolate mousse cake filling is the perfect creamy, rich layer for your next special occasion cake. It’s easy to make and elevates any chocolate cake to a gourmet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or a double boiler), melt the chocolate, heavy cream, milk, butter, and salt, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Whisk a small amount of the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolks to temper them, then pour the yolk mixture into the remaining chocolate. Stir to combine.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the mousse to set.
- Use as a filling between cake layers.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a higher percentage of cacao in your chocolate.
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for optimal whipping.
- The mousse can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g