Café au Lait Mousse Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Café au Lait Mousse Cake, a delightful French pastry that combines layers of coffee-infused mousse and delicate sponge cake. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and a hint of whipped cream, this cake is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a stunning centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup espresso coffee
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
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Step 1:
Dissolve gelatin in water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Heat the espresso and sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
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Step 2:
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the espresso mixture until combined.
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Step 3:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.
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Step 4:
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
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Step 5:
Once the sponge cake is cool, cut it into layers. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of coffee mousse, and repeat with remaining layers. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Step 6:
Melt dark chocolate and remaining heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the chilled cake and let it set.
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Step 7:
Top the cake with whipped cream and serve chilled. Enjoy your Café au Lait Mousse Cake!