Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients

• 200 grams Chocolate (chopped)
• 100 grams Butter (unsalted)
• 4 Eggs (separated)
• 100 grams Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 200 ml Heavy Cream (whipped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan.

2. 2

   Melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler. Let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.

6. 6

   Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.