Description
A rich and elegant dessert combining chocolate flavors with the classic elements of tiramisu, layered with creamy mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons Warm water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate, melted
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate curls (made from dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy in a separate bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gradually.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before preparing the mousse.
- Dissolve the instant coffee granules in warm water and set aside for the mousse.
- Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and the dissolved coffee until smooth in another bowl.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently, then add melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Layer the mousse onto the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes (4 hours).
- Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate curls before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Tiramisu, Mousse Cake, Dessert, Italian Dessert, Chocolate Cake