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Mousse Cake

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🍫 Indulge in the rich and velvety texture of this easy-to-make Chocolate Mousse Cake.
πŸŽ‚ Perfect for any dessert occasion, this cake combines moist genoise, creamy ganache, and light mousse for a delightful treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)

– 55 grams granulated sugar (ΒΌ cup)

– 40 grams all-purpose flour (β…“ cup)

– 10 grams cocoa powder (1.5 tablespoons)

– β…› teaspoon salt

– ΒΌ teaspoon baking powder

– 300 grams milk chocolate, chopped

– 360 grams heavy cream (1.5 cups), with at least 35% fat

– Chocolate ganache from above

– 240 grams heavy cream (1 cup), chilled

– ΒΎ cup cream

– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

– 2 to 3 tablespoons cocoa powder for decoration

Instructions

1-Gather all ingredients and prepare mise en place, including measuring and separating any needed components.

2-Melt the milk chocolate gently with heavy cream for the ganache, stirring until smooth.

3-Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and set it aside.

4-Fold the whipped cream into the ganache to create the mousse, then pour it over the baked sponge.

5-8-Chill the assembled cake and garnish before serving.

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Notes

🍰 Beat eggs and sugar thoroughly for a light, airy sponge.
🍫 Gently fold dry ingredients to keep batter fluffy.
❄️ Allow ganache to cool before folding in whipped cream to avoid deflating the mousse.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1-2 hours
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Chilling
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice