Description
Silky mousse, rich chocolate sponge, and crunchy hazelnuts make this cake unforgettable.
Ingredients
200g dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
100g toasted hazelnuts
200ml heavy cream
3 egg whites
80g sugar
50g unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cake pan.
2. Melt chocolate with butter and set aside.
3. Whip cream until soft peaks form.
4. Beat egg whites with sugar until fluffy.
5. Fold chocolate into whipped cream, then into egg whites.
6. Bake sponge base for 20–25 mins and cool.
7. Spread mousse over cooled sponge.
8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
9. Top with crushed hazelnuts before serving.
Notes
Use fresh hazelnuts for best flavor.
Can be frozen for up to a month.
Serve slightly chilled for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake & Chill
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake, dessert, mousse