Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of our Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to enchant chocolate lovers. With its fudgy brownie-like base and velvety cream cheese chocolate mousse, this cake is not only gluten-free but also a feast for the senses. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or any celebration, it features beautifully layered textures that will impress your guests. The simple preparation ensures you can whip this elegant treat together with ease, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup gluten-free baking flour
- 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- Grated chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
- Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs one at a time. Fold in gluten-free flour.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- For the mousse: Melt chocolate; mix with cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add whipped cream until fluffy.
- Spread mousse over cooled cake; refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg