Chocolate Mousse Cake

There is something undeniably elegant about a chocolate mousse cake. With its delicate mousse layer, rich chocolate ganache, and soft, moist base, every bite is a balance of flavour and texture that feels like a little celebration. Whether you are treating a guests or savouring a quiet night in, this cake brings both indulgence and comfort to the table. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup hot water
• 1½ cups double cream
• 200g dark chocolate
• ¼ cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g dark chocolate
• ½ cup double cream
• strawberries or any fruits of your choice, optional

Method:

Preheat the oven to 175ºC/160º for fan-assist oven. Line the bottom of a springform pan with baking paper and lightly grease the sides.

For the cake: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add milk, oil, egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth, then stir in hot water.

Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

For the mousse: Melt chocolate gently and let cool slightly. In a bowl, whip the double cream, icing sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks. Fold melted chocolate into the whipped cream in batches.

Spread the mousse evenly over cooled cake base. Chill for 2 hours.

For the ganache: Heat the cream just to simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Pour ganache over the mousse and spread evenly

Chill the entire cake for at least 2 more hours. Once set you can decorate the cake with the strawberries and this is optional. 

Slice with a warm knife and serve.