Description
A luxurious chocolate mousse cake with rich layers and decadent flavors, perfect for special occasions or a well-deserved treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Chocolate truffle (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Refrigerate to set.
- Prepare the mousse layers: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Make the chocolate mousse: Divide the mousse into three portions, adding cocoa powder to each part for layering, spreading them over the chilled crust.
- Chill the cake: Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the cake from the pan and decorate with chocolate shavings and truffles before slicing.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Be gentle when folding to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg