Chilli Chocolate Mousse Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This decadent chilli chocolate mousse cake is my go to when I want something that looks fancy but comes together in just an hour. The dark chocolate brings real depth while the chilli kick adds an unexpected warmth that keeps people guessing. What I love most is that it's surprisingly simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, and dark chocolate actually contains powerful antioxidants that make indulging feel a little less guilty. The whole thing bakes beautifully, creating layers of rich mousse and cake that honestly tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 1 tspchilli powder(adjust to taste)
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 300 gsugar
- 4 eggeggs
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 gchilli
- 100 gchopped hazelnuts(optional)
- 1 tspsalt
- 200 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 1 tspbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour the cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for easy cake release.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the mixture.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Let cool slightly before adding the next ingredient.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture cool slightly between each egg.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add the chilli powder, salt, and baking powder, and stir until well combined.
Tip: Adjust the heat level to your liking.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the pan gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 9
Once cooled, top with whipped cream and chilli, and garnish with chopped hazelnuts if desired.
Tip: Get creative with your garnish!
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