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Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake

2022-07-15 - Written by: Élise Bouchard

Cake French Dessert White chocolate Raspberry

Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake

A light and airy meringue-based cake filled with a raspberry-infused white chocolate mousse.

The Title of the Recipe

Introduction

Bonjour! Today, we're going to make a delightful Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake that's sure to impress your friends and family. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or simply a Tuesday.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the mousse:

  • 8 ounces (225g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh raspberries

Instructions

Make the cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, and salt. Add this mixture to the egg mixture and gently fold until well combined.
  4. Spread the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and smooth out the top.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the meringue is lightly golden brown.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Make the mousse

  1. In a double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, granulated sugar, raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Assemble the cake

  1. Cut the cooled meringue cake into 3 equal pieces using a serrated knife.
  2. Place one of the cake pieces on a serving plate or cake stand.
  3. Spread half of the raspberry white chocolate mousse over the top of the cake piece.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining two cake pieces.

Tips & Variations

  • You can adjust the amount of raspberry jam to your liking, depending on how tart you prefer your dessert.
  • If you're not a fan of raspberries, feel free to substitute with another type of berry or flavor combination.
  • Consider adding some fresh mint leaves on top for garnish!

Conclusion

Voilà! Your Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse Cake is now ready to be devoured. This cake is perfect for anyone looking for a light and airy dessert that's sure to impress. Bon appétit, mes amis!