Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake. Featuring layers of moist chocolate sponge cake, rich chocolate cheesecake, and a luxurious chocolate mousse, this dessert is topped with a magic shell that adds a satisfying crunch. The combination of textures, from the tender cake and creamy mousse to the crunchy shell, makes this cake a true delight for any chocolate lover.
Why You'll Love This: You will love this cake for its layers of rich chocolate flavor and varied textures. The chocolate sponge cake provides a light, airy base, while the chocolate cheesecake layer adds a creamy, dense richness. The chocolate mousse brings a velvety smoothness, and the magic shell on top adds a delightful crunch. Each bite is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making this cake a showstopper dessert.
Perfect Occasion: This Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake is perfect for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday celebrations. Its impressive presentation and irresistible flavor make it an excellent choice for dinner parties and festive gatherings. It's also a wonderful treat for any time you want to indulge in a luxurious dessert.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant presentation, consider adding a dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder on top of the magic shell. You can also garnish with fresh berries, mint leaves, or edible gold flakes for a touch of sophistication. To serve, slice the cake with a warm knife to achieve clean, beautiful cuts that showcase the layers.
Ingredients & Preparation:
Chocolate Sponge Cake:
- 4 eggs (separated)
- 12g cocoa powder
- 40g corn oil
- 52g milk
- 48g cake flour
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 40g fine sugar
Chocolate Cheesecake:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100g heavy cream (to mix with dark chocolate)
- 480g cream cheese
- 40g fine sugar
- 150g heavy cream (whipped)
Oreo Crumbs:
- Appropriate amount
Chocolate Crunchy Glaze:
- 100g chocolate
- 30g coconut oil
- 30g crushed peanuts
Baking Temperature and Time:
- Bake at 150°C (302°F) for 30 minutes.
Instructions:
- Chocolate Sponge Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (302°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine egg yolks, cocoa powder, corn oil, and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Sift in the cake flour and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice until foamy. Gradually add the fine sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in batches until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Chocolate Cheesecake:
- Melt the dark chocolate with 100g of heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and fine sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Whip 150g of heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the chocolate cream cheese mixture.
- Assembly:
- Spread a layer of Oreo crumbs over the cooled sponge cake.
- Pour the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the Oreo crumbs, spreading it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator until set.
- Chocolate Crunchy Glaze:
- Melt 100g of chocolate with 30g of coconut oil. Stir until smooth.
- Add crushed peanuts to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Pour the glaze over the set chocolate cheesecake layer, spreading it evenly.
- Chill until the glaze hardens to form a magic shell.
Enjoy this Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake with Crunchy Magic Shell, a perfect blend of creamy, tender, and crunchy textures that will satisfy any chocolate lover!