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Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake

Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in this delightful Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler, then set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until fluffy, then fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
  4. Sift cocoa powder and flour into the batter, folding gently to combine.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
Preparing the Mint Mousse
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; mix sugar with chopped mint leaves and combine with whipped cream.
  2. Assemble by layering one cake on a plate, spreading half the mint mousse on top, adding the second layer, and topping with remaining mousse.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with milk chocolate or peppermint extract for added flavor.

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