Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake
Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cake is a decadent dessert that harmoniously blends rich dark chocolate with the unique nuttiness of chestnuts. Each slice reveals layers of creamy mousse, creating an indulgent experience perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering. This easy-to-make cake not only dazzles visually but also delivers on flavor, making it a must-try for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 cup (240g) chestnut purée
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- For Decoration: 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (toasted hazelnuts or additional chestnuts)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2. Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 4. Fold half of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate, then mix in chestnut purée. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream and half of the egg whites until combined.
- 5. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
- 6. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chopped nuts before serving chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg