This Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Mousse Cake features a soft cake base topped with light, airy strawberry mousse, a smooth layer of silky chocolate, and fresh strawberries for garnish. The combination of fluffy cake, creamy fruit mousse, and rich chocolate creates a dessert that is both light and indulgent at the same time. Each bite delivers the flavor of a chocolate-dipped strawberry in cake form, with balanced sweetness, gentle acidity from the berries, and a smooth, elegant finish.
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients on the box)
- OR your favorite simple homemade cake
Strawberry Mousse
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 2 tbsp cold water
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tbsp butter or cream
Garnish
- Fresh strawberries (whole or halved)
- Optional: extra melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Bake the Cake Layer
- Prepare the cake batter in a round pan according to the package directions or your homemade recipe. Mix just until combined to avoid a dense texture and bake as instructed until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once fully cooled, trim the top if needed so the surface is level. A flat surface helps the mousse set evenly and cr
