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Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

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A moist chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries and rich chocolate mousse, topped with chocolate ganache and chocolate curls for an elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 5.5 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3.5 oz semisweet baking chocolate (for curls)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or vegetable oil (for curls)
  • Fresh strawberries (enough to line and fill the cake)
  • Chocolate cake base (prepared separately, 9×3 inch springform pan size)

Instructions

  1. Place cooled chocolate cake onto serving plate and set the ring from springform pan around the cake.
  2. Spread a thin layer of chocolate mousse filling onto cake (about ½ cup).
  3. Cut the stem ends of the strawberries flat. Cut in half vertically as many strawberries as needed to go around the inside edge of the pan, then fill the entire bottom with whole strawberries, trimming as needed for uniform height.
  4. Transfer the mousse filling into a piping bag and fill all gaps between strawberries carefully. Spread the rest of the mousse on top of the strawberries and smooth the top.
  5. Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight to set.
  6. To make the ganache, simmer 2/3 cup heavy cream and pour over 5.5 oz chopped chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir gently until smooth.
  7. Spread ganache on top of the cake and refrigerate until set.
  8. Run a thin knife around the cake and release the springform pan ring.
  9. To make chocolate curls, melt 3.5 oz semisweet baking chocolate with 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, spread thinly, chill until firm, then scrape into curls.

Notes

Use a springform pan for easy assembly and removal. Ensure strawberries are trimmed to uniform height for even layering. Chill the mousse and ganache thoroughly for best texture and presentation.

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Find it online: https://www.receipster.com/strawberry-chocolate-mousse-cake/

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