Valentine Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
Valentine Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luxurious dessert that harmoniously combines rich chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries, making it a perfect choice for romantic occasions. This exquisite cake features enticing layers of fluffy mousse and creamy strawberry filling, all enveloped in a light sponge cake. With its stunning presentation and delightful flavors, this cake is sure to impress your loved ones or elevate your self-care moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, reserving some whole for garnish.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; then add sugar and vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, taking care not to deflate it.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mousse into serving dishes or a cake mold and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Garnish with whole strawberries and mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg