Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 3/4 cups

Dark Chocolate

2 1/2 cups

Thickened Cream

1/2 Tbsp

Vanilla Extract

2 cups

Chocolate Biscuits , crushed

1/3 cup

Butter , melted

to taste

Milk Chocolate , grated

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a heat-proof bowl suspended over a saucepan of simmering water, add Dark Chocolate (1 3/4 cups) . Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 2

Remove the chocolate from the heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, add Chocolate Biscuits (2 cups) and Butter (1/3 cup) . Stir together until mixture has the appearance of wet sand.

Step 4

Transfer the biscuit and butter mixture to a greased 20-centimeter springform tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Press down with a flat-bottomed glass until even. Place into fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, add Thickened Cream (2 1/2 cups) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) . Using an electric mixer, beat until mixture forms soft peaks.

Step 6

Gently fold the cream into the cooled chocolate, a bit at a time.

Step 7

Transfer the mousse into the cake tin. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Place in fridge to chill for 3-4 hours, or until set.

Step 8

Garnish with Milk Chocolate (to taste) . Transfer to serving plate. Enjoy!