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Red Berry Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe

Red Berry Chocolate Mousse Cake

The rich chocolate sponge, velvety milk chocolate mousse, and vibrant red berry jam are all wrapped in a glossy, mirror-like glaze. This red berry chocolate mousse cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and tartness.
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Course: Cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

Red berry jam

  • 60 g fresh raspberries (rinsed)
  • 60 g fresh strawberries (rinsed, chopped)
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • a pinch of salt

Chocolate sponge cake

  • 35 g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 large egg + 2 egg whites (room temperature)
  • 25 g vegetable oil
  • 25 g milk
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 12 g unsweetened (natural cocoa powder)

Chocolate mousse

  • 45 g granulated sugar (used separately_
  • 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 50 ml milk
  • 75 ml heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
  • 180 ml cold heavy whipping cream
  • 80 g milk chocolate chips
  • 5 g bloomed gelatin leaves
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Red mirror glaze

  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 80 g glucose syrup
  • 80 g cold water
  • 80 g condensed milk
  • 80 g couverture white chocolate
  • 5 g bloomed gelatin leaves
  • ½ tsp red food coloring
  • Coconut flakes and fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

Red Berry Jam

  • Rinse and pat dry 60g raspberries and 60g strawberries, then chop the strawberries into small chunks. Toss the berries with 20g sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool down.

Chocolate Sponge Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a 30 x 22 cm baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix 1 egg, 25g oil, and 25g milk until combined.
  • Sift in 35g cake flour and 12g cocoa powder, then mix gently. Whip 2 egg whites with 40g sugar using a mixer with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Fold them into the chocolate batter carefully.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let the cake cool, then cut two 14 cm circles using a cake ring.

Milk Chocolate Mousse

  • Bloom 5g gelatin leaves in cold water. Whisk together 2 egg yolks, 30g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 50ml milk, and 75ml cream, then cook over medium heat until it reaches 75-80°C.
  • Stir in the bloomed gelatin and 80g milk chocolate until smooth. Whip 180ml cream with 15g powdered sugar, then fold it into the chocolate mixture gently.

Red Mirror Glaze

  • Bloom 5g gelatin leaves in cold water. In a saucepan, combine 80g water, 80g sugar, and 80g glucose syrup, bringing it to a boil. Stir in 80g condensed milk and the gelatin.
  • Add 80g white chocolate and stir until melted. Add red food coloring, sift the mixture, and let it cool to 27-30°C.

Assemble the Cake

  • Place the first layer of sponge cake in a 16 cm cake ring and spread the berry jam over it. Add the second layer of cake, freeze for 30 minutes, then pour the mousse over it.
  • Freeze the cake for at least 3 hours to set the mousse. Once set, pour the cooled glaze over the cake, covering it evenly. Remove any excess glaze at the bottom.
  • Decorate with coconut flakes, chopped chocolate, or fresh berries. Let the glossy mirror glaze set before slicing and enjoying!

Notes

  • Swap the red glaze for a shiny chocolate mirror glaze for a rich, decadent finish. It adds an indulgent layer that complements the chocolate sponge and mousse beautifully.
  • Use ruby chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the mousse to create a stunning pink layer. It perfectly matches the berry jam and adds a vibrant, playful touch to your glazed cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 22.4g | Saturated Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35.1g | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
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