Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

June 25, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

This delicious and decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. The combination of rich chocolate, sweet strawberries, and creamy mousse make this a show-stopping cake that will be the talk of the party. The best part about this cake is that it’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or taking a dessert to a potluck, this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk

For the Strawberry Mousse Layer:

2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Topping:

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

For the Cake Layer:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add in the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Slowly stir in the buttermilk and whisk until completely incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.

For the Strawberry Mousse Layer:

In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries and lemon juice. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder and cold water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add in the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Add in the gelatin mixture and beat until completely incorporated.
Gently fold in the diced strawberries and mix until combined. Spread the mousse over the cooled cake layer and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

For the Chocolate Topping:

In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Spread the cooled chocolate over the mousse layer and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a 9-inch round cake pan, a medium bowl, a small bowl, a large bowl, and a microwave-safe bowl.

Notes

This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The mousse layer will become more firm as it chills, so be sure to allow it to soften at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

One serving of this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake contains approximately 500 calories, 25 grams of fat, 63 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.