Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and chocolate, celebrating the warmth of fall with a creamy mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, then let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, spices, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cooled chocolate-pumpkin mixture.
- Layer the mousse over the cooled cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Serve topped with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pumpkin, chocolate, dessert, mousse, fall recipes, cake