Description

These layered chocolate mousse brownies combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a cloud-like chocolate mousse for the ultimate decadent dessert. Perfect for parties or just because!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream
6 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
In a medium bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold in melted semisweet chocolate to form the mousse.
Spread chocolate mousse over the first brownie layer evenly.
Pour remaining brownie batter over the mousse and spread gently.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
Let cool completely before slicing. Chill for 2 hours if needed for clean cuts.

Notes

Make sure cream is very cold before whipping. Let brownies cool completely before cutting for best texture. You can substitute dark or milk chocolate for different mousse flavors.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 380
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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