LC DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COFFEE MOUSSE

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It's really hard to believe that this chocolate mousse cake recipe is low carb... it's so good! The dark chocolate cake is very rich. The mousse is creamy and filled with wonderful coffee flavor. What a special treat!

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR CAKE:
5 oz dark chocolate
1/2 c butter
3 eggs, separated
3/4 c Splenda
pinch salt
FOR MOUSSE:
2 egg yolks
1/2 c splenda
1 tsp xanthan gum
2/3 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp instant coffee
1/2 Tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
1 c heavy whipping cream
GARNISH:
sifted unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a glass bowl over simmering water (medium low heat), add broken up chocolate pieces and butter. Stir until melted.
  • 2. Remove from heat. Add egg yolks one at a time and stir with a whisk until combined. Add a pinch of salt and stir.
  • 3. In your mixing bowl, beat egg whites until thick. Slowly add Splenda and continue beating until stiff.
  • 4. Add a portion of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Fold gently until combined.
  • 5. Continue to add until incorporated and no egg whites are visible.
  • 6. Spread the chocolate batter into an 8" round, greased springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until done. Remove and allow to cool.
  • 7. For Mousse: In a saucepan add the egg yolks, vanilla with Splenda and stir with a whisk to combine until pale yellow.
  • 8. Add 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, cook over medium heat until hot and beginning to thicken. Add xanthan gum. Sprinkle over the top gently and stir with a whisk to combine.
  • 9. When mixture is thick add instant coffee. Whisk to combine. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 10. In a small bowl add gelatin to 2 tbsp water. Set aside to bloom.
  • 11. Place gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat and let gelatin dissolve.
  • 12. Pour over pudding mixture and stir to combine.
  • 13. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and beat until stiff.
  • 14. Fold whipping cream into coffee pudding mixture until combined a portion at a time.
  • 15. Spread whipping cream mixture (mousse) over cake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
  • 16. To serve: Run a warmed knife around dessert. Remove spring form pan and place on a dish. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and slice.
  • 17. Enjoy!
  • 18. Nutrition Info: calculated at caloriecount.com Calories 147 Calories from Fat 117 Total Fat 13.0g 20% Saturated Fat 8.0g 40% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 64mg 3% Potassium 55mg 2% Carbohydrates 5.7g 2% Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1% Sugars 4.7g Protein 2.3g

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