Description
Rich chocolate mousse melts hearts with its luxurious French-inspired elegance. Silky layers of ganache and whipped cream create a heavenly dessert you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz / 340 g)
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz / 227 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg
- 1 stick salted butter, melted (8 tbsps / 113 g)
- 1 stick salted butter, melted (8 tbsps / 113 g)
- 1 box powdered sugar (16 oz / 454 g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust oven rack to center position and warm to 350°F (175°C). Generously lubricate a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to ensure effortless removal.
- Crust Formation: Merge yellow cake mix, egg, and melted salted butter in a large mixing bowl. Knead ingredients until they transform into a pliable, clay-like consistency. Firmly compress the mixture across the baking dish’s base, creating a uniform foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until feather-light. Integrate eggs and vanilla extract, whisking continuously to produce a silky, homogeneous blend. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar at minimal speed, eliminating potential lumps. Delicately fold in melted butter and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
- Assembly: Cascade the velvety filling over the prepared crust, utilizing a spatula to achieve a seamless, bubble-free surface. Carefully slide the dish into the preheated oven.
- Baking Process: Cook for 40-45 minutes, targeting a slightly trembling center with firmly set edges. This indicates optimal doneness.
- Cooling and Setting: Extract from oven and allow to rest at ambient temperature for two hours. This crucial period permits layer stabilization and facilitates precise cutting.
- Serving: Once completely cooled, segment into elegant squares. Optionally embellish with a delicate powdered sugar dusting or vibrant fresh berries for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Butter Matters: Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better incorporation into cake mix and filling.
- Crust Consistency: Press the cake mix base firmly and evenly to create a stable foundation that prevents crumbling.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent sinking and ensure even chocolate flavor throughout the dessert.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the full two-hour cooling time to set layers properly, which improves texture and makes cutting cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 305 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg