Description
A rich and creamy mint chocolate mousse cake that combines the flavors of chocolate and mint for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and peppermint extract until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
- Garnish with mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted before mixing.
- For a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, mint dessert