Chocolate Mousse Cake with Chocolate Sphere
A rich, no-bake chocolate mousse cake topped with a glossy chocolate sphere and gold leaf. This quick dessert looks impressive but comes together in minutes with just a few pantry staples.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 slice chocolate cake
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 sheet gold leaf
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 slice chocolate cake on a serving plate. Set aside while you make the mousse.
- 2
Melt the 4 oz dark chocolate in a microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 3
In a cold bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until no streaks remain. Spoon the mousse over the cake, shaping it into a dome.
- 5
Top with the chocolate sphere and garnish with the 1 sheet gold leaf. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to set.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe bowl
- electric mixer
- mixing bowl
- spatula
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