At first glance, you might think this Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake looks over-the-top decadent and would be much too rich for a non-chocolate lover. But that is not at all the case! The mousse has a light airy texture and very little added sugar (only 3 tablespoons!) The combination of mascarpone cheese and Nutella give the mousse filling a not-too-sweet, memorable flavor with hints of toasted hazelnut.
I always save a piece or two of everything I make, for my husband to try. I’m a self-proclaimed chocoholic so a cake with three layers of chocolate makes me giddy with anticipation. Him, not so much, so I was ready to give the whole mousse cake to our fabulous taste-testers when he said it looked so good he had to try it, and he loved it! He proclaimed it “fantastic.” Go figure!
Looking for that something special for a Valentine’s Day treat? This just might be the right dessert for you. Chocolate is always a great choice for lovers. When served with fresh strawberries, this Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake can’t be beat. If you ask me, fresh fruit and chocolate are “MFEO” … Made For Each Other!
The light and smooth texture of the mousse is stabilized with unflavored gelatin but that doesn’t mean it’s rubbery like Jell-O. This recipe is surprisingly easy to whip up making this a must-try treat for your next gathering or celebration. The shortbread base and chocolate mousse can be made and assembled up to two days in advance. Top the cake with the ganache a few hours before serving and you’re ready! Be sure to purchase skinned hazelnuts from the bulk bins in your local store and save yourself some prep time in the kitchen. Remember, you don’t have to be a chocoholic to love this Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake. It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious and everybody will think you fussed in the kitchen for hours 🙂
Here are a few more chocolate recipes you might enjoy:
Heart Shaped Chocolate Cakes – Saving Room for Dessert Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart – from Home Cooking Adventure The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake – from The Stay at Home Chef Chocolate Cream Cheese Mousse – from Recipe Girl
