Deep Dark Yummy Chocolate Mousse Filling or Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the decadence of this Deep Dark Yummy Chocolate Mousse Filling or Frosting, a versatile recipe perfect for elevating your desserts to gourmet status. Made with rich dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), velvety heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla extract, this luxurious mousse doubles as a luscious cake filling or a silky frosting. The unique double boiler method ensures the chocolate and butter meld into a smooth base, while gently folding whipped cream gives it a light, airy texture. Sweetened with powdered sugar and balanced with a pinch of salt, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an effortless yet elegant addition to your baking repertoire. Whether you're filling layers of a chocolate cake, frosting cupcakes, or serving it as a standalone dessert, this chocolate mousse is the ultimate treat for true chocoholics. Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, this recipe is your go-to for irresistible chocolate goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small, even-sized pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together. You can do this by setting the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler method), stirring frequently until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted.
Set the melted chocolate aside and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the whipped cream. Whip for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated and slightly firmer peaks form.
Gently fold about a third of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate using a rubber spatula. This lightens the mixture and ensures a smooth texture.
Fold in the remaining whipped cream in two additions, being careful not to overmix. The goal is to keep the mixture airy while uniformly combining the ingredients.
Use immediately as a creamy mousse filling for cakes, cupcakes, or pastry shells. If using as a frosting, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to firm it up slightly for easier spreading.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using again.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.2 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.0 g | 555% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
