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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake

Irresistibly Fluffy Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

This Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake is a delightful harmony of light mousse and rich cake, making it the perfect dairy-free, gluten-free dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Vegan Chocolate Cake Mix or all-purpose or gluten-free flour for made-from-scratch
  • 1 cup Vegan Heavy Cream recommended brand: Silk
For the Mousse Layer
  • 1 cup Vegan Heavy Cream whipped until soft peaks
  • 1 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips or bars of your favorite chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar or granulated sugar as a substitute
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips high-quality recommended
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Heavy Cream for the glossy finish
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries for a burst of freshness
  • to taste Cocoa Powder or Sea Salt for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixer
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine vegan chocolate cake mix and dry ingredients. Gradually add wet ingredients, mix until smooth. Pour into greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. In a cold mixing bowl, whip vegan heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Slowly add melted vegan chocolate and coconut sugar while whipping until fluffy.
  4. Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of chocolate mousse on top, then add more mousse to create a fluffy finish.
  5. Melt the remaining vegan chocolate chips with vegan heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Pour ganache over the assembled layers, allowing it to drizzle down.
  6. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to set and meld flavors.
  7. Garnish with fresh berries or cocoa powder, slice with a warm knife, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are cold for better texture. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding mousse. Refrigerate to meld flavors and avoid collapsing layers.

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