Cassis and Vanilla Bean Mousse Cake

Indulge in the delicate layers of this Cassis and Vanilla Bean Mousse Cake, featuring a light and airy vanilla bean mousse paired with a rich cassis berry compote. The cake is elegantly finished with a glossy mirror glaze and garnished with fresh berries, making it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion.

A beautifully layered Cassis and Vanilla Bean Mousse Cake, showcasing a glossy mirror glaze, fresh berries on top, and delicate layers of mousse and compote, set on an elegant cake stand.
Cultural & Regional Cakes French Pastry Cakes French pastry Mousse Cake Cassis vanilla bean dessert
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
  • 1 cup Cassis berry puree
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Mirror glaze
  • 1 cup Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into a bowl. Combine with heavy cream and sugar, then whip until soft peaks form.

  2. Step 2:

    Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

  3. Step 3:

    Heat the bloomed gelatin until dissolved, then fold it into the whipped cream mixture.

  4. Step 4:

    In a saucepan, heat the cassis berry puree until warm, then stir in sugar and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Step 5:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix eggs, sugar, and melted butter, then fold in flour. Pour into a cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

  6. Step 6:

    Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half. Layer one half with cassis compote, then spread the vanilla mousse on top. Place the other half on top.

  7. Step 7:

    Pour the mirror glaze over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a glossy finish.

  8. Step 8:

    Garnish the top of the cake with fresh berries before serving.
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