Description
Indulge in the decadence of Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert that marries a rich brownie-like cake with a smooth, creamy chocolate mousse made from cream cheese. This show-stopping cake is an ideal centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, impressing even the most discerning chocolate enthusiasts. With its gluten-free composition, it caters to dietary needs without compromising on flavor, ensuring everyone can savor every bite. Delight your guests with this elegant yet easy-to-make treat that’s sure to become a favorite.
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 1:1 baking flour
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 10-inch springform pan.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then incorporate eggs one at a time. Mix in gluten-free flour.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the mousse, melt additional chocolate and mix with powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth; fold in whipped heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Spread mousse over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least six hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg