9 Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipes

Chocolate Mousse Cake IV

No matter what the occasion, a chocolate mousse cake is one of the most delicious ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. That's why we rounded up our fluffiest, most decadent, and most irresistible chocolate mousse cake recipes. From fancy, multi-layered desserts to easy ideas that come together with just a few ingredients, you'll find a new go-to in this collection of our best chocolate mousse cake recipes.

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Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

a single-layer cake with strawberry halves around the side, topped with whipped cream and strawberries in a flower shape
Allrecipes

A buttery cookie crumb base is topped with chocolate mousse, fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. "Best dessert I have ever made," raves reviewer gwynne3. "Very easy and absolutely beautiful."

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Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake with a Peanut Butter Swirl

Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake with a Peanut Butter Swirl on a dark background
Justin Moldenhauer

There's no need to fire up the oven for this one! This no-bake treat (with a coconut-date crust) is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.

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Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake
Calebz_Wife

This 7-ingredient dessert, which has layers of white chocolate mousse and raspberry filling, starts with a package of lemon cake mix.

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Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake

Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake
Deb C

Make this flourless, Passover-friendly dessert with just four ingredients: bittersweet chocolate, margarine, sugar, and eggs.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake IV

Chocolate Mousse Cake IV

"Everyone will think you bought it at a bakery," recipe creator Stephanie says of this 6-ingredient chocolate mousse cake.

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Chocolatissimo

Chocolatissimo
Deb C

Finely ground coffee granules in the batter gives this mousse cake extra rich flavor. Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Deb C calls it "pure chocolate heaven."

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Chocolate Mousse Bunny Cake

Chocolate Mousse Bunny Cake
HILLY29

Sweeten your Easter celebration with this adorable dessert. Unlike other bunny cakes, this recipe doesn't call for coconut flakes — so it's perfect for picky eaters.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake II

Chocolate Mousse Cake II
Janet4ta

This impressive cake is a labor of love, according to recipe creator Krissyp, but it's well worth the time and effort it takes to make.

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Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Melinda Johansson

Use your trusty Instant Pot to make this decadent chocolate cheesecake. It needs ample time to set in the fridge, so be sure to prep this recipe the day before you plan to serve it.

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