Chocolate Mousse Cake Filling
A rich and glossy chocolate mousse filling that brings a luscious chocolate flavor with a fluffy texture. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or trifles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Add extra chocolate flavor: If desired, sift in cocoa powder and fold gently.
- Fill & frost: Use this silky mousse as a frosting or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or trifles.
Notes
Store leftover mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with fresh berries or raspberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg