Chocolate Mousse Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt chocolate and butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth.

2. 2

   Stir in coffee and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Separate eggs, placing the yolks in a bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   Whisk egg yolks into the chocolate mixture.

6. 6

   Heat heavy cream and powdered sugar in a saucepan until warm, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes, then heat in the microwave until dissolved.

8. 8

   Slowly add gelatin to the warm cream, stirring continuously.

9. 9

   Fold the beaten egg whites and the cream mixture into the chocolate mixture until well combined.

10. 10

    Pour the mixture into a springform pan and chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.

11. 11

    Decorate with chocolate sprinkles before serving.