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Decadent Chocolate Brownie Mousse Cake: A Dreamy Dessert

Ingredients

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For the Fudgy Brownie Layer:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Silky Chocolate Mousse:

  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Optional Garnish:

  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Instructions

Create the Fudgy Brownie Base:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. Let cool completely in pan before removing.

Whip Up the Silky Chocolate Mousse:

  1. In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt chocolate with 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold melted chocolate into whipped cream until combined.

Assemble and Chill:

  1. Place cooled brownie layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread chocolate mousse evenly over brownie layer.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
  • Author: Olivia Chen