Midnight Velvet Mousse Cake Recipe
Raspberry coulis / crème anglaise / gluten free!
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
