Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake
A rich and creamy dessert that combines the bittersweet flavors of dark chocolate with the zesty freshness of oranges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g dark chocolate
- 2 medium oranges (zest and juice)
- 250ml heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler and let it cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until soft peaks form.
- Add the orange zest and juice to the melted chocolate, mixing well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a cake tin and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious cake!
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chilling the cream and bowl before whipping can enhance the whip volume.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg