Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake | Easy Layered Dessert Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Dessert

• Perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter
• Make-ahead friendly dessert
• Layered texture with no complicated steps
• Ideal for celebrations or family gatherings
• Serves beautifully straight from the refrigerator

Ingredients

Brownie Base

• 150 g chocolate
• 100 g butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Peanut Butter Mousse

• 200 g cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream

Chocolate Mousse

• 150 g chocolate
• 1 cup whipping cream

Cocoa Cream Topping

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

1. Prepare the Brownie: Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth. Stir in the sugar, then add the eggs. Mix in the flour and cocoa powder. Pour the batter into a lined baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Allow the brownie base to cool completely.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Mousse: In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the whipping cream and beat until thick and creamy.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Mousse: Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly. Whip the cream separately, then gently fold it into the melted chocolate until smooth.
4. Whip the Topping: In a clean bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and cocoa powder until soft peaks form.
5. Assemble the Cake: Layer the dessert in this order: brownie base, peanut butter mousse, chocolate mousse, and cocoa cream topping. Smooth each layer evenly.
6. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Tips for Best Results

• Let the brownie cool completely before adding mousse layers
• Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother mousse
• Fold whipped cream gently to keep the mousse light
• Chill overnight for the cleanest slices

Storage

Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dessert is best served cold and should not be frozen, as the mousse texture may change.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled with a hot knife for clean slices. Optional toppings include chocolate shavings, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.