Chocolate Snowflake Mousse Cake

Chocolate Snowflake Mousse Cake PT300M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1023/a7/e/103182/300x200x90.jpg Chocolate is, without question, my favorite, most favorite, dessert. From cookies to brownies, cakes and pies, ice cream and more, chocolate is a very real weakness, an irresistible indulgence that we will always say YES to. Instead of a traditional cake, guests enjoyed a three-layered chocolate mousse dessert with a chocolate snowflake. Honestly, this was probably the most beautiful cake I’ve ever made. 6 servings Ingredients: cocoa powder, for dusting snowflake paper cutouts 1 1/2 tbsp. water 6 g powdered gelatin 75 ml milk 3 large egg whites 135 g good quality white chocolate 225 ml whipping cream 1 1/2 tbsp. water 6 g powdered gelatin 75 ml milk 3 large egg whites 135 g good quality milk chocolate 225 ml whipping cream 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tbsp. oil 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

01 Information

Grade medium
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 270 Mins
Cook Time 30 Mins
Total Time 300 Mins

02 Ingredients

- cocoa powder, for dusting
- snowflake paper cutouts
White Chocolate Mousse
- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- 6 g powdered gelatin
- 75 ml milk
- 3 large egg whites
- 135 g good quality white chocolate
- 225 ml whipping cream
Milk Chocolate Mousse
- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- 6 g powdered gelatin
- 75 ml milk
- 3 large egg whites
- 135 g good quality milk chocolate
- 225 ml whipping cream
Dark Chocolate Cake
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

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03 Method

Step 1

Bake the cake: Place the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix on low speed until fully combined. Add the egg, milk, oil, vanilla, and water and mix until smooth.
Step 2

Line the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and pour the batter into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 3

Place the pan on a cooling rack and cool completely in the pan. Remove the cake from the pan and remove the parchment paper lining. Return the cake to the pan and set aside.
Step 4

Make the milk chocolate mousse: Sprinkle the gelatin into the cold water and set aside. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form and set both bowls aside.
Step 5

Set a small saucepan to medium heat and add the milk. Turn off the heat and add the gelatin before the milk boil. Once the gelatin has fully dissolved, add the milk chocolate and whisk until fully melted. Turn the heat back on to fully melt the chocolate.
Step 6

Add this mixture to the whipped cream and whisk to combine. Then add the egg whites and whisk to combine, making sure to keep the mixture as airy as possible.
Step 7

Pour the mousse on top of the chocolate cake and smooth the surface. Transfer the cake to the fridge to set for 2 hours.
Step 8

Make the white chocolate mousse: Follow the same steps for the Milk Chocolate Mousse, but replace the milk chocolate with white chocolate. Once you have gently poured the white chocolate mousse onto the cake, transfer the cake to the fridge and set for 2 1/2 hours.
Step 9

To decorate: Place the paper snowflake cutouts onto the surface of the cake. To help with positioning, use some scotch tape to create little handles on one side. Sift cocoa powder evenly over the entire surface of the cake.
Step 10

Gently remove the cutouts to reveal white snowflakes! Gently unlatch the sides of the pan and slide it off the cake. Running a warm, damp dishcloth around the sides of the pan will make it easier to remove. To serve, slice the cake with a warm knife.

04 Author

Tracy

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Chocolate Snowflake Mousse Cake

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