Chocolate Mousse Torte
A decadent dessert featuring rich layers of dark chocolate and fluffy mousse, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 290 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in vanilla and the melted chocolate mixture.
- Fold in the flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture, ensuring not to deflate them.
- Bake the batter in the prepared pan for 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form for the mousse.
- Combine the whipped cream gently into the cooled chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mousse over the cooled cake base for at least 4 hours until set. Serve chilled, optionally garnishing with chocolate shavings.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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