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Chocolate Mousse Cake II
Photo: David Holifield

Chocolate Mousse Cake II

19 ingredients 1 - 9 inch springform pan openrecipes
Chocolate Mousse Cake II

"Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1047
Calories
22g
Protein
48g
Fat
127g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coffee not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 8 egg whites
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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