By Amy Lynam
Gf Chocolate Mousse Cake
19 steps
Prep:40minCook:30min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:16:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
35
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories861.5 kcal (43%)
Total Fat68.5 g (98%)
Carbs58.2 g (22%)
Sugars51.3 g (57%)
Protein9.3 g (19%)
Sodium261.4 mg (13%)
Fiber1.7 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
for the cake
8 ouncesbittersweet chocolate
or semisweet, chopped or use chips
1 cupbutter
1 cupsugar
5eggs
1 tablespoonvanilla
¼ teaspoonssalt
¼ cupgluten-free flour
for the chocolate mousse
8 ouncesbittersweet chocolate
or semisweet, chopped or use chips
1 ⅓ cuppowdered sugar
2 x 8 ozcream cheese
softened
2 teaspoonsvanilla
2 cupsheavy cream
cold
for the whipped cream
Instructions
to make the cake
Step 1
preheat the oven to 160oC
OvenPreheatStep 2
grease a 9 or 10-inch springform pan
Step 3
Combine the chocolate and butter in a saucepan or in a microwave-safe bowl and melt over low heat
Step 4
Cool the mixture to lukewarm, then whisk in the sugar until smooth.
Step 5
Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Step 6
Mix in the vanilla and salt
Step 7
Add the flour and mix until just combined
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth.
Step 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cake just rises in center
Step 10
Cool the cake in the pan completely (the center may fall which is normal).
make the chocolate mousse
Step 11
melt the chocolate
Step 12
Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl of a stand mixer.
Step 13
Add the powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla and mix until completely smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom 1-2 times.
Step 14
With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in the heavy cream.
Step 15
Scrap down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then increase the speed of the mixture to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 16
Spread the mousse on top of the cooled chocolate cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 1 day
to make the whipped cream
Step 17
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form
Step 18
spread the whipped cream over the cake
Step 19
Dust with grated chocolate, if desired. Chill for up to an hour or serve immediately.
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