If you love chocolate desserts that melt in your mouth and feel like they belong in a fancy restaurant, then this Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake is for you. With its velvety chocolate mousse layered over a soft cake base and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze, this dessert is a true showstopper.
It’s rich but airy, indulgent yet balanced — the perfect centerpiece for celebrations, holidays, or when you simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Restaurant-quality at home – It looks and tastes like a professional dessert.
- Dreamy texture – Fluffy mousse meets tender cake and smooth glaze.
- Chocolate overload (in the best way) – Multiple chocolate layers for maximum satisfaction.
- Make-ahead friendly – Perfect for prepping a day before an event.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the Chocolate Mousse Layer
- 8 oz (225 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional but amazing)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter (for shine)