lc decadent chocolate cake with coffee mousse

How To Make lc decadent chocolate cake with coffee mousse

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  Step 1
  In a glass bowl over simmering water (medium low heat), add broken up chocolate pieces and butter. Stir until melted.
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  Step 2
  Remove from heat. Add egg yolks one at a time and stir with a whisk until combined. Add a pinch of salt and stir.
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  Step 3
  In your mixing bowl, beat egg whites until thick. Slowly add Splenda and continue beating until stiff.
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  Step 4
  Add a portion of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Fold gently until combined.
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  Step 5
  Continue to add until incorporated and no egg whites are visible.
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  Step 6
  Spread the chocolate batter into an 8" round, greased springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until done. Remove and allow to cool.
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  Step 7
  For Mousse: In a saucepan add the egg yolks, vanilla with Splenda and stir with a whisk to combine until pale yellow.
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  Step 8
  Add 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, cook over medium heat until hot and beginning to thicken. Add xanthan gum. Sprinkle over the top gently and stir with a whisk to combine.
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  Step 9
  When mixture is thick add instant coffee. Whisk to combine. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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  Step 10
  In a small bowl add gelatin to 2 tbsp water. Set aside to bloom.
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  Step 11
  Place gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat and let gelatin dissolve.
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  Step 12
  Pour over pudding mixture and stir to combine.
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  Step 13
  In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff.
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  Step 14
  Fold whipping cream into coffee pudding mixture until combined a portion at a time.
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  Step 15
  Spread whipping cream mixture (mousse) over cake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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  Step 16
  To serve: Run a warmed knife around dessert. Remove spring form pan and place on a dish. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and slice.
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  Step 17
  Enjoy!
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  Nutrition Info: calculated at caloriecount.com Calories 147 Calories from Fat 117 Total Fat 13.0g 20% Saturated Fat 8.0g 40% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 64mg 3% Potassium 55mg 2% Carbohydrates 5.7g 2% Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1% Sugars 4.7g Protein 2.3g
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