Description
Candy Cane Mousse Cake is a festive dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate cake with light peppermint mousse, topped with crushed candy canes for an extra crunch. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this show-stopping cake not only dazzles the eyes but also delights the palate with its harmonious blend of flavors. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this cake is bound to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs and melted butter; combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold in crushed candy canes.
- Slice cooled cake in half horizontally (or leave whole) and spread half of the mousse on one layer before topping with the other.
- Spread remaining mousse on top and sprinkle with more crushed candy canes. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg