Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Berry Layered Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert with a tender cake base topped with a refreshing mixed berry mousse. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cake Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the Berry Mousse Layers:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh berries (for garnish)
- whipped cream (optional)
- mint leaves (optional)
For the Topping:
Instructions
- Make the Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and milk. Bake until done. Let cool.
- Prepare the Berry Mousse: Cook berries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Blend, strain, mix with gelatin, then fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour mousse over cake base in pan, refrigerate until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, and mint leaves. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can make this cake a day ahead.
- For a layered effect, chill each mousse layer before adding the next.
- Adjust sweetness to taste based on berry choice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
