Description
Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Cake is a decadent dessert that masterfully combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the warm, comforting essence of pumpkin. This delightful cake features moist layers of spiced pumpkin cake adorned with a luscious chocolate mousse filling, delivering an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. Perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings, this showstopper will elevate your dessert game and impress your guests with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth. Fold this mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the mousse, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl and stir until smooth. Allow cooling before whipping.
- Assemble by layering one cake on a plate, spreading half the mousse on top, adding the second layer of cake, then topping with remaining mousse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg