Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake
Indulge in the rich and creamy experience of Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake, a dessert that promises to delight chocolate lovers and impress guests at any gathering. This decadent creation features a brownie-like cake layer topped with a velvety cream-cheese chocolate mousse, all while being gluten-free. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a weekend treat, it’s easy to prepare yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve it plain or elevate its presentation with fresh berries or a sprinkle of grated chocolate for added flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup gluten-free baking flour
- 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and spray a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth. Stir in sugar, eggs, and gluten-free flour until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the mousse, melt more chocolate and mix with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add whipped heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Spread mousse over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg