A delicate and creamy heart-shaped mousse cake perfect for special occasions. This dessert combines a light mousse with a tender cake base for a romantic treat.
Author:eva
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 50 minutes (includes chilling)
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
200g dark chocolate
300ml heavy cream
3 eggs
100g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
150g flour
50g butter
1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Melt the chocolate and butter together, then let cool slightly.
Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add vanilla extract.
Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
Sift flour and baking powder, then gently mix into the batter.
Pour into a heart-shaped mold and bake for 20 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely.
Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the cream.
Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.