Chocolate mousse cake is a decadent treat from France that features moist chocolate cake as the base with the top layer of chocolate mousse. The main elements that define this luxurious dessert is the perfect balance of texture between the dense cake and airy mousse. Here are five tips to master chocolate mousse cake:
Use high-quality chocolate for both cake and mousse to achieve the right richness and flavour, also opt for chocolate with 60% cocoa content to bring that deep chocolate flavour.
Invest in proper tools to ensure the layer of chocolate mousse is evenly distributed over the cake layer to make it levelled and balanced throughout the cake,
Every time you layer the mousse, make sure to chill it to bring a structure to the cake so it won't fall off while assembling.
Whip the cream for mousse to stiff peaks but avoid over-whipping as it results in grainy texture rather than smooth.
Allow each layer to set properly in the fridge before adding the next layer to ensure the cake maintains its structure and doesn't collapse.