Chocolate Mousse Cake with Strawberries
A quick and easy chocolate mousse cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for a simple dessert.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 pint strawberries
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9-inch round pan. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Melt the 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of the heavy cream with 2 tbsp of the sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate to make the mousse.
- 4
Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Spread the chocolate mousse between the layers and over the top of the cake.
- 5
Whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with the remaining 2 tbsp sugar until soft peaks. Spread over the mousse, top with sliced strawberries, and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- spatula
- knife
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