Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that seamlessly marries a rich brownie-like cake base with a velvety cream-cheese chocolate mousse. This stunning layered treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to dinner parties, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of chocolate heaven. With its gluten-free ingredients and straightforward preparation, even novice bakers can impress their guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for sweetening
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Mix in sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in gluten-free flour and pour the batter into the prepared pan; bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the mousse, melt additional chocolate and combine with cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add cold heavy cream and whip until fluffy.
- Spread mousse over cooled cake layer and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, then spread over the mousse before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg