Description

This Mint Chocolate Mousse Cake delivers a velvety chocolate experience infused with refreshing peppermint, layered over a rich brownie or cookie base. It’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays, parties, or whenever your sweet tooth demands something truly special. Its mousse texture keeps things light while the bold chocolate and mint flavors satisfy. Whether you’re after easy dessert ideas, holiday food, or a make-ahead cake, this one checks all the boxes for entertaining, chocolate recipes, and no-bake options.

Ingredients

120 g dark chocolate

300 ml heavy cream

3 pasteurized eggs

100 g granulated sugar

1 tsp peppermint extract

2 tbsp cocoa powder

60 g butter

60 g all-purpose flour (or 180 g crushed chocolate cookies for crust)

200 ml whipped cream (for topping)

Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Chocolate curls (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base layer: bake a brownie base or press a cookie crust into a springform pan. Chill or bake until set.

2. Melt the dark chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.

3. In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.

4. Whisk eggs with sugar over simmering water until thickened. Beat until tripled in volume.

5. Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Stir in peppermint extract. Gently fold in whipped cream.

6. Pour mousse over the prepared base. Smooth and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

7. Before serving, top with whipped cream, mint leaves, and chocolate curls.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for best results.

For a no-bake version, go with the cookie crust and skip the oven entirely.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake or baked base
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 390
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: mint chocolate mousse cake, no bake dessert, chocolate mint cake, mousse cake