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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Mousse Cake

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A showstopping dessert featuring a tender cake base, airy strawberry mousse, and a glossy chocolate topping. Perfect for celebrations or when you want to impress with something elegant and delicious.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 10–12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake / Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix
  • Ingredients required on the cake mix box (typically 3 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1 cup water)
  • 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter or heavy cream
  • Fresh strawberries, whole or halved, for garnish
  • Optional: extra melted chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake layer according to the cake mix instructions. Bake in a round cake pan and allow it to cool completely. Trim the top if necessary for an even surface.
  2. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften. Blend until smooth and let cool slightly.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for a few minutes. Warm gently until dissolved, then mix into the strawberry puree.
  4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the cooled strawberry mixture to create the mousse.
  5. Pour mousse over the cooled cake layer in the same pan or a springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
  6. Melt chocolate with butter or cream until smooth. Let it cool slightly, then pour over the set mousse layer and spread evenly.
  7. Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional chocolate drizzle. Chill for another 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a springform pan for easy assembly and clean edges.
  • Chill overnight for even better flavor and structure.
  • Substitute white chocolate for a sweeter topping variation.
  • Use thawed frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
  • Warm your knife before slicing to prevent cracking the chocolate topping.

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