Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Secret Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Mousse, a decadent dessert featuring a moist cocoa-infused cake soaked in a smooth chocolate syrup, layered with a tangy and creamy passion fruit mousse. Perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a deliciously unique chocolate treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Passion Fruit Mousse Ingredients
- 1 cup concentrated passion fruit juice
- 1 can condensed milk (approx. 395g)
- ½ box cream (about 100 ml)
- 1 cup powdered milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking mold to prevent sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, vigorously mix the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and milk until you achieve a smooth, homogenous mixture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring well to eliminate lumps and create a uniform batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased mold. Place it in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Prepare the Chocolate Syrup: While the cake bakes, combine milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan. Heat gently over low-medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar and integrate the cocoa powder until warm and smooth.
- Soak the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Poke several holes throughout the surface of the cake using a fork or skewer, then slowly pour the warm chocolate syrup evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in deeply.
- Prepare the Passion Fruit Mousse: In a blender, combine the concentrated passion fruit juice, condensed milk, cream, and powdered milk. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth, achieving a mousse-like consistency.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the passion fruit mousse evenly over the thoroughly soaked cake, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even layer.
- Chill to Set: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
- Serve: Slice the cake and serve it chilled for a refreshing and decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is slightly warm when pouring the syrup to help it absorb better.
- Use concentrated passion fruit juice for the mousse to achieve the ideal tangy flavor intensity.
- Chilling the cake for longer than 3 hours can improve the mousse’s texture and flavor integration.
- The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days while maintaining its freshness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the wheat flour with a suitable gluten-free flour blend.
