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Ruby Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

Ruby Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe
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This Ruby Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake features a rich ruby chocolate base topped with a light, fruity strawberry mousse and finished with a silky ruby chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions, this cake combines the unique fruity notes of ruby chocolate with fresh strawberries for a visually stunning and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Ruby Chocolate Base:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup melted ruby chocolate

For the Strawberry Mousse:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp gelatin dissolved in 1/4 cup water

For the Ruby Chocolate Ganache:

  • 4 oz ruby chocolate
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and light in color.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the whole milk and melted ruby chocolate, mixing until you have a smooth, consistent batter.
  6. Bake the cake base: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely.
  7. Prepare strawberry mousse: Blend fresh strawberries until smooth to create a puree. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the strawberry puree and vanilla extract into the whipped cream, then carefully stir in the dissolved gelatin until fully combined.
  8. Assemble mousse layer: Once the cake base has cooled, spread the strawberry mousse evenly over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the mousse to set firm.
  9. Make ruby chocolate ganache: Melt the ruby chocolate and heavy cream together, stirring continuously until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled mousse layer.
  10. Final chilling: Refrigerate the assembled cake for an additional hour to set the ganache before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before adding the mousse layer to prevent melting.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the mousse.
  • Dissolve gelatin properly in warm water to avoid lumps in the mousse.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with whipping cream if desired, but heavy cream provides better stability in the mousse.
  • Keep the cake refrigerated if not serving immediately as the mousse and ganache need to stay chilled.
  • For a more intense ruby chocolate flavor, use high-quality ruby chocolate products.

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