Ingredients

• dark chocolate - 200g
• unsalted butter - 100g
• eggs - 4
• granulated sugar - 100g
• heavy cream - 300ml
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - a pinch
• cocoa powder - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently.

5. 5.

   In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract and salt until soft peaks form.

6. 6.

   Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.

7. 7.

   Pour the mousse into a springform pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

8. 8.

   Once set, dust with cocoa powder before serving.