A Strawberry Mousse Cake is a delightful and elegant dessert that combines the freshness of strawberries with a light and airy mousse. Here’s a recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Strawberry Mousse:
- 1 cup strawberry puree (from the above ingredients)
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Additional fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Strawberry Puree:
- In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired. Set aside.
2. Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
3. Prepare Strawberry Mousse:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it sit for a few minutes to bloom.
- Heat the strawberry puree in a saucepan until warm. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved. Allow it to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry puree mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one of the cooled cakes on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the strawberry mousse over the top.
- Place the second cake on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining strawberry mousse.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or until the mousse is set.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, garnish the cake with additional fresh strawberries if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
This Strawberry Mousse Cake is a refreshing and beautiful dessert, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day. Enjoy!