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5-Minute Chocolate Fudge Mousse Cake

No-bake layered chocolate mousse with crushed cookies and fudgy frosting, topped with cacao nibs. Looks like a bakery cake, tastes decadent, done in 5 minutes flat.

Total time
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
385
Protein
4g
5-Minute Chocolate Fudge Mousse Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Crush cookies finely in a food processor or bag, then mix with melted butter until combined.

  2. Step 2

    Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a serving bowl or individual glasses.

  3. Step 3

    Heat cream in a microwave until steaming, about 90 seconds. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Stir until smooth and glossy, then whisk in cocoa powder and powdered sugar until no lumps remain.

  5. Step 5

    Spoon mousse over crust, smooth the top, and scatter cacao nibs across.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.

Tools you’ll need

  • food processor or zip-top bag
  • serving bowl or individual glasses (4-6 oz each)
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon
  • whisk

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