Description
Layered Chocolate Mousse Brownies are a heavenly dessert that combines rich brownie layers with silky chocolate mousse, delivering indulgence in every bite. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Stir eggs into the melted chocolate mixture one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set; cool completely before adding mousse.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; melt dark chocolate and fold into whipped cream with powdered sugar.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies; chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor if desired. Add chopped nuts to the brownie batter or top with whipped cream for extra texture.