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5-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Mousse Cake

No-bake layered chocolate mousse with store-bought pound cake, topped with fresh strawberries. Rich, indulgent, and done in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
6g
5-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whip heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form, ~2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Fold chopped dark chocolate into whipped cream until no streaks remain.

  3. Step 3

    Slice pound cake into four thick slices and arrange on serving plates.

  4. Step 4

    Pile mousse on each cake slice, creating tall, fluffy peaks.

  5. Step 5

    Top with fresh strawberry halves and dust generously with cocoa powder.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • serrated knife
  • serving plates

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