Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake in 4 Hours
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A rich and creamy gluten-free chocolate mousse cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Oscar
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 200g gluten-free chocolate, chopped
- 100g unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp gelatin powder (optional for stability)
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a lined cake tin and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Dust with cocoa powder or decorate as desired before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, add gelatin dissolved in warm water to the chocolate mixture.
- Use high-quality gluten-free chocolate for best results.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg