Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in
Cake Recipes
Yum & Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
Yum and flourless chocolate mousse cake recipe, rich, fudgy, melt in your mouth decadence that’s irresistibly airy, deeply chocolatey, and totally unforgettable.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 360 |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fat | 27g |
| Carbs | 24g |
Ingredients
6 oz (about 1 cup) bittersweet or dark chocolate2/3 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter1 cup granulated sugar (divided)6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder7 large eggs, separatedButter and unsweetened cocoa powder, for greasing the pan10-inch (25 cm) round cake pan
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C).
- Grease the cake pan with butter and dust with cocoa powder (to keep it gluten-free).
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- In a bowl, whisk the yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar (150g) until light and creamy.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler (bain-marie) until smooth, and stir into the yolk mixture.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix well.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar (50g) and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches, using upward and inward motions to keep the air in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- The cake should have a mousse-like texture in the cente.
- It will finish cooking out of the oven, thanks to the retained heat.
- Once cooled, optionally dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Petit Chef
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