Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse Cake
A rich and decadent chocolate mousse cake that is completely gluten-free, perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the mousse into a cake pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg