Monday 10 October 2022

Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse Cake - Happy 1010 Anniversary



IngredientMethod
Cake: 
5B egg yolks
100g LP flour
1tsp vanilla essence
20g cocoa powder
5g black cocoa powder 
75g veg oil
140g milk


5B egg whites
70g caster sugar


1. Line a 7 square cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Preheat oven to 170C.
3. Place egg whites in mixing bowl and beat at high speed for 30 sec until slightly foamy.
4. Gradually add in sugar and beat until firm peaks form.
5. In another bowl, beat yolks, veg oil and milk until well combined about 1 minute.
6. Add sifted flour and fold until just combined.
7. Using a whisk, fold one-third of the egg whites mixture into the egg yolks mixture to lighten it.
8. Fold in remaining cream using a rubber spatula.
9. Pour into cake pan and tap pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
10. Smooth the top of batter by using spatula, to remove any remaining bubbles.
11. Bake in preheated over for 30-35 minutes or until top is evenly browned.
12. Remove pan from over and get ready to use "drop treatment" by dropped it from a one foot height onto the counter to release pressure and to prevent shrinkage.
7. Cut two of horizontal slice from the cake 1.5cm deep.

chocolate mousse filling
8g gelatin powder +25g hot water
100g dark chocolate coins
10g cocoa powder+40g hot water+1/2tsp coffee powder  
1tsp vanilla essence

350g heavy cream
30g caster sugar 
1/2tsp salt                                                                       
1. Sprinkle the gelatin powder into hot water and sit for 5 minutes. Microwave for few seconds until melted.
2. Microwave dark chocolate coins until melted.
3. Mix the gelatin water mixture, cocoa water mixture, chocolate  and vanilla essence until smooth.
4. Using a stand mixer, whip cream, sugar and salt on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1-3 minutes. (reserved 3-4tbsp)
5. Using a whisk, fold one-third of the cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining cream using a rubber spatula.

Mascarpone mousse filling
4g gelatin powder +15g hot water
40g water
1B egg yolks
125g mascarphone cheese
150g heavy cream
40g caster sugar 
1/2tsp salt   
1. Sprinkle the gelatin powder into hot water and sit for 5 minutes. Microwave for few seconds until melted.
2. Beat the egg yolk for 1-2min. Set aside.
3. Cook water and sugar in low heat until boiled. Pour into step 2 carefully and use hand mixer to beat in high speed until cool.
4. Add mascarpone cheese into step 3 and beat til combined.
5. Mix the gelatin water mixture into step 4 until combined. Set aside.
6. Using a stand mixer, whip cream,  sugar and salt on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1-3 minutes. (reserved 3-4tbsp)
5. Using a whisk, fold one-third of the cream into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining cream using a rubber spatula.
Assembly:
1. Place 1st layer of the cake into the square cake pan, pour mascarpone mousse over it.  
2. Place second layer of the cake and press it gently, pour the dark chocolate mousse.
3. Freeze overnight.
4. Remove from the mould.
5. Chill for 2 hours. Decorate as desired.


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