Ina Garten Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
If you love rich chocolate desserts, Ina Garten Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe is perfect. This cake is creamy, soft and full of chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs separated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Melt Chocolate and Butter
- Put chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Melt over low heat. Stir until smooth.
Whisk Egg Yolks
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar. Add vanilla and mix well.
Combine Chocolate and Yolks
- Slowly add melted chocolate mixture to egg yolks. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
Beat Egg Whites
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
Fold Egg Whites
- Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Keep it light and airy.
Whip Cream
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Fold Whipped Cream
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Use a spatula carefully to avoid deflating.
Pour Into Pan
- Grease the cake pan and pour in the mixture evenly. Smooth the top.
Chill the Cake
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cake should be firm and chilled.
Serve
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving. Slice carefully and enjoy rich chocolate mousse cake.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Beat egg whites properly to create light texture.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse fluffy.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices.