Description
Christmas Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake is a festive delight that perfectly marries rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter mousse. This indulgent dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake, velvety mousse, and a luscious chocolate ganache, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Every bite offers a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Enjoy baking this showstopper as you embrace the holiday spirit!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the mousse, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold in peanut butter until well mixed.
- Once cakes are cooled, layer mousse between the cake layers and on top as desired. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 92mg