Mocha Mousse Cake

Mousse is a French staple. Air bubbles in chocolate provide structure, gelatin ensures stability. Coffee enhances chocolate without overpowering it.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk: Cream.
  • Double boiler: Chocolate.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Melt chocolate. Cool.

Tip: Not hot.
2

Dissolve coffee and gelatin in hot water.

Tip: 2-in-1.
3

Mix coffee-gelatin into chocolate.

Tip: Thoroughly.
4

Whip cream and sugar, fold into chocolate.

Tip: Keep airy.
5

Pour over sponge, chill 4 hours.

Tip: Set.
6

Garnish with beans.

Tip: Crunch.

Recipe FAQ

Grainy mousse?
Chocolate seized (too hot or water contact).

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Sponge Layer
  • 7 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Instant Coffee
  • 1 packet Gelatin (0.5 oz)
  • 1/4 cup Hot Water
  • 10 pcs Coffee Beans