Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about whipping up an elegant milk chocolate mousse cake right at home. This is one of my go to desserts because it comes together in under an hour, yet tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already on hand. Beyond being absolutely delicious, the cocoa powder in this recipe is packed with antioxidants that are genuinely good for you. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just craving something luxurious, this cake delivers restaurant quality results with minimal fuss. Trust me, once you make this, you'll be turning to it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 300 mlmilk
- 3large eggs
- 600 gmelted milk chocolate
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 400 mlwhipped cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cake removal
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk until the eggs are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth
- 4
Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until the chocolate is smooth and glossy
- 5
Add the melted chocolate to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it
- 9
Once the cake is cool, whip the whipped cream and confectioner's sugar until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step
- 10
Slice the cake and top each slice with whipped cream and a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Garnish with chocolate shavings or chocolate chips, if desired
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