🍫🍓 Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Mousse Cake 🍓🍫
Indulge in the decadent layers of this show-stopping dessert! Rich chocolate cake meets fluffy strawberry mousse, crowned with a silky ganache and dipped strawberries—perfect for special celebrations or to treat yourself to something truly divine. ✨🍰💖
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾 | 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬 | ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫 | 1 teaspoon baking powder ⏲️ | ½ teaspoon baking soda ⏲️ | ½ teaspoon salt 🧂 | 2 large eggs 🥚 | ½ cup whole milk 🥛 | ½ cup vegetable oil 🌻 | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨 | ½ cup boiling water 💧
For the Strawberry Mousse:
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed 🍓 | ¼ cup powdered sugar 🍬 | 1 ½ cups heavy cream, chilled 🥛 | 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 🥄 | 2 tablespoons cold water 💧
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 🍫 | ½ cup heavy cream 🥛
For Decoration:
Fresh strawberries, dipped in melted chocolate 🍓🍫
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in boiling water gently; batter will be thin. Divide between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
2. Make the Strawberry Mousse: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit 5 minutes. Heat strawberry puree and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved, then cool. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold in cooled strawberry mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Assemble the Cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread strawberry mousse evenly on top. Place second cake layer and cover top and sides with remaining mousse. Refrigerate 1 hour to set.
4. Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour over cake, letting it drip down the sides.
5. Decorate: Dip strawberries in melted chocolate, arrange on top, and drizzle with extra chocolate for a stunning finish.
Details:
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10-12 slices
Calories: ~420 per serving
🍰 A Show-Stopping Cake for Every Chocolate & Strawberry Lover! 🍓🍫
This decadent treat combines all the best flavors—rich chocolate, creamy mousse, and fresh berries—making it a perfect centerpiece for any dessert table. Serve up a slice of indulgence! 🍫🍓