Description
An indulgent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate with the bright flavor of orange, this mousse cake is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g dark chocolate
- 2 medium oranges (zest and juice)
- 250ml heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler and let it cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until soft peaks form.
- Add the orange zest and juice to the melted chocolate, mixing well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a cake tin and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious cake!
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Chilling the cream and bowl before whipping can enhance the whip volume.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg