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5-Min Chocolate Mousse Layer with Hazelnuts
No-bake chocolate mousse stacked with store-bought cake and topped with truffles and nuts—ready in 5 minutes. Looks like a bakery slice, tastes like decadence.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 4g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Whip cold heavy cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Layer cake chunks and chocolate mousse in a tall glass or bowl, starting with cake.
Step 3
Top with remaining mousse, then scatter truffles and chopped hazelnuts over the surface.
Step 4
Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- electric mixer or whisk
- tall glass or dessert bowl
- measuring spoons
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