10-Minute Chocolate Mousse Cake

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10-Minute Chocolate Mousse Cake

Prep time: 10 mins | Chill time: 2 hours | Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

The Base:

  • 3 eggs

  • 50 g (1.76 oz) sugar

  • 50 ml (1.76 oz) milk

  • 70 g (2.46 oz) flour

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

The Filling:

  • 200 ml (6.7 oz) heavy cream, chilled

  • 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

The Ganache & Topping:

  • 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped

  • 50 ml (1.76 oz) hot heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or macadamias, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the milk. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then fold them into the wet mixture.

  2. Quick Bake: Pour the batter into a small lined rectangular baking pan. Microwave on high for 3–5 minutes (or bake at 350°F/180°C for 10–12 minutes) until set. Let it cool.

  3. Make the Mousse: Whip the chilled heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate until the mixture is uniform and airy.

  4. Assemble: Spread the mousse filling evenly over the cooled cake base. You can roll the cake up or leave it as a layered block as seen in the image.

  5. Glaze: Make the ganache by pouring hot cream over the chopped chocolate; stir until smooth. Pour the glossy ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

  6. Finish: Generously sprinkle the chopped nuts over the wet ganache for a crunchy contrast. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.

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