Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- For Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare mousse: Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Melt chocolate and fold into whipped cream. Chill until set.
- Prepare ganache: Bring heavy cream to simmer; pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly thickened.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies, then top with ganache. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours for firm mousse.
- Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Mousse, Ganache Topping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 50g)
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg