Description
This Secret Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Mousse combines the rich, intense flavor of chocolate cake soaked in a luscious chocolate syrup with a light, tangy passion fruit mousse topping. Perfectly moist and decadently creamy, this dessert is chilled to set, creating a refreshing contrast that is both elegant and delicious, ideal for special occasions or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups wheat flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Chocolate Syrup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Passion Fruit Mousse
- 1 cup concentrated passion fruit juice
- 1 can condensed milk (approximately 395g)
- ½ box cream (about 100 ml)
- 1 cup powdered milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking mold thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture, gently folding to combine without overmixing to avoid a dense cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared mold and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Prepare Chocolate Syrup: While the cake is baking, combine milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until warm and the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, poke multiple holes across the surface using a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm chocolate syrup evenly over the cake to soak it thoroughly for maximum moisture and flavor infusion.
- Make Passion Fruit Mousse: In a blender, combine the concentrated passion fruit juice, condensed milk, cream, and powdered milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring the mixture is light and airy.
- Assemble the Cake: Evenly spread the prepared passion fruit mousse over the soaked cake, covering the entire surface to create a thick layer of mousse.
- Chill to Set: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, or until the mousse layer is firm and set, enhancing the flavors and texture.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the cake and serve each piece chilled for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- The cake is best served chilled to enjoy the contrasting textures of moist cake and creamy mousse.
- Ensure the chocolate syrup is warm, not hot, when pouring over the cake to prevent it from becoming too soggy.
- Use fresh or high-quality concentrated passion fruit juice for a vibrant and tangy mousse.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
