Indulge in the heavenly delight of our White Chocolate Mousse Cake! This decadent dessert is a perfect combination of light and airy white chocolate mousse layered on top of a rich and moist chocolate cake. It’s a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- The contrasting flavors of the velvety white chocolate mousse and the rich chocolate cake create a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.
- This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
- The White Chocolate Mousse Cake is versatile and can be served on various occasions, from birthdays to dinner parties.
Ingredient Notes:
- Flour: Provides structure to the cake.
- Baking powder: Helps the cake rise and become light and fluffy.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the cake and mousse.
- Cocoa powder: Gives the chocolate cake its rich flavor.
- Butter: Adds moisture and richness to the cake.
- Milk: Helps to create a tender crumb in the cake.
- Vanilla essence: Enhances the flavor of both the cake and mousse.
- Egg: Acts as a binder in the cake batter.
- White Chocolate mousse: Adds a creamy and luxurious layer to the cake.
- Gelatine powder: Helps to set the mousse.
- Fresh cream: Adds richness to the mousse.
- White chocolate: Provides the main flavor for the mousse.
- To serve: Raspberries, strawberries, icing sugar, and fresh mint for garnish.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat your oven and prepare a cake pan.
- Mix together the dry ingredients for the chocolate cake.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the white chocolate mousse by melting the chocolate and whipping the cream.
- Layer the mousse on top of the cooled cake and refrigerate until set.
- Serve with fresh berries, a dusting of icing sugar, and a sprig of mint.
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure to properly fold in the mousse ingredients to maintain the light and airy texture.
- Chill the cake before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality white chocolate in the mousse.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use room temperature ingredients for the cake batter to ensure even mixing.
- Sift the cocoa powder to avoid lumps in the cake batter.
- Garnish the cake with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Serving Suggestions:
This White Chocolate Mousse Cake pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or a glass of champagne for a special occasion. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on the side for an extra touch of indulgence.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place a slice in the microwave for a few seconds or let it come to room temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for the mousse?
- Yes, you can substitute dark chocolate for a richer and more intense flavor.
- How far in advance can I make this cake?
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Can I freeze this cake?
- It is not recommended to freeze this cake as the texture of the mousse may change upon thawing.
Conclusion:
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of our delicious White Chocolate Mousse Cake. It’s a delightful dessert that is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings. Don’t forget to share your feedback and photos of your creation with us!
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White Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this White Chocolate Mousse Cake. A rich chocolate cake base is topped with a luscious white chocolate mousse, creating a heavenly dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup flour (150g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅔ cup sugar (150g)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25g)
- 100g butter, melted
- ⅓ cup milk (80ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 egg
White Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 tsp gelatine powder
- ½ cup sugar (110g)
- 2 cups fresh cream (500ml)
- 190g white chocolate
To serve:
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Icing sugar
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add melted butter, milk, vanilla essence, and egg. Bake in a pan and let it cool.
- Make the white chocolate mousse: Dissolve gelatine in water. Heat sugar and cream until sugar dissolves. Add gelatine and white chocolate. Chill until set.
- Assemble: Place the mousse on the cake, refrigerate until firm. Serve with berries, mint, and a dusting of icing sugar.
Notes
- You can decorate the cake with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the mousse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
