Easiest Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe on Food52
"Chocolate mousse cake is timeless—a total showstopper—and, in this case, easy-peasy too. Picture: a chewy brownie base and fluffy whipped cream topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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Brownie<\/em>
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Nonstick spray or softened butter, for greasing
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3/4 cup (63 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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6 tablespoons (45 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1/3 cup (47 grams) hazelnuts, toasted, skinned, and coarsely chopped
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1 1/3 cups (284 grams) light brown sugar
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1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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Chocolate Mousse<\/em>
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1/3 cup (76 grams) hot tap water
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3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1 3/4 cups (397 grams) heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (180 grams) raspberries
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Whipped Cream<\/em>
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1 1/2 cups (341 grams) heavy cream
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
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Raspberries, for serving (optional)
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Dutch-processed cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
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