2 ingredient chocolate mousse cake
2 ingredient chocolate mousse cake is a easy American recipe that serves 8. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by The Bigley Basics on YouTube.
Prep: 17 min | Cook: 2 hrs 15 min | Total: 2 hrs 47 min
Cost: $10.50 total, $1.31 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Peaches (peeled, pitted and cooked until very soft; can substitute ripe pears, bananas or mango)
- 200 g Dairy‑Free Dark Chocolate (70% cacao minimum, no added refined sugar; break into pieces before melting)
- 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt (for garnish; optional)
- 2 tbsp Chocolate Shavings (chopped dark chocolate for topping; optional)
Instructions
Cook the Fruit
Place peeled and pitted peaches (or pears) in a saucepan with a splash of water, cover, and simmer over medium heat until the fruit is very soft, about 10‑15 minutes.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: Medium heat
Puree the Fruit
Transfer the cooked fruit to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
Time: PT5M
Melt the Chocolate
Set a heat‑proof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 30‑second bursts, stirring each time, until the chocolate is fully melted and glossy.
Time: PT5M
Combine Fruit and Chocolate
Pour the fruit puree into the melted chocolate and blend with the spatula or in the blender for another 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform and glossy.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the Pan
Line a 9‑inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
Time: PT2M
Set the Cake
Pour the chocolate‑fruit mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and place the pan in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Time: PT2H
Temperature: 4°C (refrigerator)
Add the Garnish
When the cake is set, remove from the pan using the parchment overhang, sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly, and scatter chopped chocolate shavings on top.
Time: PT2M
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake into 8 equal pieces, serve chilled, and enjoy.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Refined‑Sugar‑Free, Paleo‑Friendly
Allergens: Soy (often in chocolate lecithin), Tree nuts (if chocolate contains traces)
Last updated: April 17, 2026








