Description
Rich chocolate mousse brownies with a decadent texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate chips together in a double boiler until smooth.
- Whisk granulated and brown sugar into the melted mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before preparing the mousse.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and espresso powder until soft peaks form.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle crushed nuts on top of the mousse.
- Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder for presentation.
- You can substitute half the butter for applesauce for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie with mousse
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse brownies, brownies, chocolate dessert, mousse dessert