Description
A delicious decadent cake layered with mint mousse and dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler, then set aside to cool.
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until fluffy, then fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift cocoa powder and flour into the batter, folding gently to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; mix sugar with chopped mint leaves and combine with whipped cream.
- Assemble by layering one cake on a plate, spreading half the mint mousse on top, adding the second layer, and topping with remaining mousse.
Notes
- This cake is best served cool and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, use higher quality dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg