Gooey Chocolate Mousse Cake

A wonderful hybrid dessert combining rich chocolate mousse and cake, baked in a bain-marie for a gooey texture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 701.8 kcals 4210.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.4 grams 332.1 grams
Fat 47.6 grams 285.4 grams
Protein 9.7 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
110 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
two-thirds of total amount for yolk mixture
50
g
Caster Sugar
remaining one-third for egg whites
400
g
Chocolate
melted
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
free-range, separated into yolks and whites
1
portion
Cream
to serve
Fruits
1
portion
Strawberries
to serve
1
portion
Raspberries
to serve
Liquids

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 20cm springform tin with paper and foil.
  • Beat egg yolks with 100g of sugar until creamy.
  • Add orange liqueur and beat for three minutes.
  • Stir in the melted chocolate and 150ml of the cream.
  • Whip the remaining cream and fold it into the mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, beat in remaining sugar, and fold into the chocolate mix.
  • Spoon mixture into the tin and place in a tray half-filled with boiling water.
  • Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes, then at 150°C for a further 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and let the cake rest inside for 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely, remove from tin, and serve with fruit and cream.