Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

A Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the richness of chocolate mousse with the decadence of a cake. It typically features layers of moist and dense chocolate cake topped with a velvety chocolate mousse.

Ingredients Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

• 6 free-range eggs, separated
• 150g/5oz caster sugar
• 50ml/2fl oz orange liqueur
• 400g/14oz chocolate, melted
• 300ml/10fl oz whipping creamTo serve strawberries, raspberries, and cream

Preparation method Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm/8in springform cake tin. Wrap the outside of the cake tin in two layers of aluminum foil so that it will be waterproof when placed in the bain-marie in the oven.
In a bowl beat together the egg yolks with two-thirds of the sugar until creamy.
Add the orange liqueur and beat for a further three minutes.
Stir in the melted chocolate and half of the cream.


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In a separate bowl, whip the cream, then fold this into the mix.
In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed. Beat in the rest of the sugar, then fold this into the chocolate mix.
Spoon the mixture into the lined, foil-wrapped cake tin and place into a deep baking tray. Set the baking tray onto the oven shelf. Half fill the tray with boiling water from the kettle to make a bain-marie.

Place in the oven for 45 minutes at 180C/350F/Gas 4 and then reduce the temperature to 150C/300F/Gas 2 for 45 minutes more.
Turn the oven off but leave the cake in for another 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Remove the cake from the tin and peel off the paper. Serve with fruit and cream.


To make a gooey chocolate mousse cake, you might follow these general steps:

Prepare the Cake Base: Mix ingredients like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, butter, and possibly buttermilk to create a rich chocolate cake batter.
Pour the batter into cake pans and bake until the cakes are fully cooked but still moist.


Make the Chocolate Mousse: Melt high-quality chocolate (dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate) using a double boiler or microwave.
Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream to create a smooth and airy chocolate mousse.


Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers have cooled, place one layer on a serving platter or cake stand.
Spread a generous layer of the chocolate mousse on top of the cake layer.


Add More Layers: If desired, you can add more cake layers and mousse, creating a layered cake with alternating cake and mousse layers.


Chill and Set: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator to allow the mousse to set. This will usually take a few hours or overnight.


Garnish and Serve: Once the mousse has set, you can garnish the cake with additional chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, fresh berries, or whipped cream before serving.

Remember that recipes can vary, and you might find different versions of gooey chocolate mousse cake that incorporate unique twists and variations. Always follow the specific recipe you're using for the best results.

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