Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is bittersweet chocolate mousse cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, decadent, and harmonious blend of flavors. This exquisite cake comprises several layers of culinary delight, each contributing its own unique texture and taste. The base is a moist chocolate sponge cake, providing a sturdy foundation for the layers above. Atop the sponge lies a layer of luscious bittersweet chocolate mousse, a light and airy confection that melts in the mouth, releasing a burst of intense chocolate flavor. The mousse is complemented by a layer of velvety chocolate ganache, a rich and glossy glaze that adds a touch of sophistication and elegance. Finally, the cake is adorned with chocolate shavings, adding a textural element and a final flourish of chocolatey goodness. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other as you delve into the recipes for each component of this spectacular cake.
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BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TORTE
In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served chilled and thinly sliced, this dessert is elegant; the cookies are store-bought, so it's delightfully easy, too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make mousse: Put chocolate in a large bowl, and set aside. Heat 1 1/2 cups cream over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan until cream is steaming and small bubbles form on edges.
- Pour cream over chocolate. Stir until mixture is smooth. Let cool completely.
- Put remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time.
- Assemble torte: Line a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on sides. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) over bottom of pan to cover. Arrange 5 cookies on top in a single layer to cover, breaking them to fit as necessary. Spread enough mousse (3/4 to 1 cup) on top to cover; smooth into an even layer. Repeat process with remaining cookies and mousse until pan is full.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto surface, and refrigerate torte until firm, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
- Remove plastic wrap from surface. Invert torte onto a serving plate; unmold, using overhang to coax it out. Remove plastic wrap. Dust with cocoa.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
This rich, dark chocolate treat that's smoother than pudding will be devoured by all dessert lovers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely chop chocolate; reserve. In a double boiler, whisk yolks, sugar, and salt until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, quickly whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and cocoa until smooth (mixture will be thick). Cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Whisk half of whipped cream into room-temperature chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream with a rubber spatula. Divide mousse among four serving dishes. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
- Remove mousse from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with shaved chocolate.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH FLEUR DE SEL
This is an intense, creamy one-ingredient chocolate mousse adapted from the molecular gastronomist Hervé This. The nearly instant recipe contains no cream or eggs, so a complex chocolate can shine. The mousse serves four, and it can be doubled. But even if you're serving two, don't be tempted to halve it. More of our favorite Valentine's Day recipes can be found here.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, sauces and gravies, dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Create an ice bath in a large bowl using ice and a little cold water. Nestle a smaller bowl in ice bath.
- Place chocolate and 1 cup water in a small pot and heat over medium. Whisk until mixture is melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Immediately pour melted chocolate into the bowl in the ice bath. Vigorously whisk chocolate mixture by hand until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. The chocolate should be fluffy and form a mound when dolloped with the whisk (it should generally have the texture and appearance of mousse). If the mixture does not thicken, add a bit more chopped chocolate and remelt over the heat. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with fleur de sel.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch springform pan.
- Place a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bowl. Put the butter and chocolate in the bowl, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate melts. Take the bowl off the heat and set aside.
- First, whisk the sugar into the chocolate mixture, then whisk in the eggs, coffee, and salt, whisking until the mixture is combined and smooth. Sprinkle on the flour and fold it in with a rubber spatula until it's incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it on a sheet pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (see Cook's Note), until the top puffs up and cracks and the cake doesn't wobble when you jiggle the pan. (A toothpick will not come out clean.) Remove from the oven and cool completely on a baking rack. The cake will deflate as it cools. Run a small knife around the cake and remove the sides of the pan. Cut the cake in wedges and serve warm or at room temperature with sweetened whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE(ATK)
Because it is available in most supermarkets and has scored highly in past tastings, Hershey's Special Dark is the chocolate of choice in this recipe. Other bittersweet chocolates will work, but because amounts of sugar and cocoa butter differ from brand to brand, they will produce cakes with slightly different textures and flavors. When crumbling the brown sugar to remove lumps, make sure that your fingers are clean and grease-free; any residual fat from butter or chocolate might hinder the whipping of the whites. If you like, dust the cake with confectioners' sugar just before serving or top slices with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Provided by Coppercloud
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 325°. Butter the sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan; flour the sides and tap out the excess. Line the bottom of the pan with a parchment or waxed paper round. Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with a large sheet of foil (the OUTSIDE of the pan).
- In a double boiler: Melt 12 tablespoons butter and the chocolates in a large bowl over a large saucepan containing about 2 quarts barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Cool the mixture slightly, then whisk in the vanilla and egg yolks. Set the chocolate mixture aside, reserving the hot water, covered, in the saucepan.
- In the clean bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and salt at medium speed until frothy, about 30 seconds; add half of the crumbled brown sugar, beat at high speed until combined, about 30 seconds, then add the remaining brown sugar and continue to beat at high speed until soft peaks form when the whisk is lifted, about 2 minutes longer. Using a whisk, stir about one third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining egg whites in 2 additions, using the whisk. Gently scrape the batter into the prepared spring-form pan, set the spring-form pan in a large roasting pan, then pour the hot water from the saucepan into the roasting pan to a depth of 1 inch. Carefully slide the roasting pan into the oven; bake until the cake has risen, is firm around the edges, the center has just set, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers about 170°, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Remove the spring-form pan from the water bath, discard the foil, and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a thin-bladed paring knife between the sides of the pan and cake to loosen; cool the cake in the springform pan on a wire rack until barely warm, about 3 hours, then wrap the pan in plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 8 hours. (The cake can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.).
- 5. To unmold the cake, remove the sides of the pan. Slide a thin metal spatula between the.
- cake and pan bottom to loosen, then invert the cake onto a large plate, peel off the parchment, and re-invert onto a serving platter.
- If you like, dust the cake with confectioners' sugar just before serving or top slices with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream. To make slicing easier, freeze the cake for 30 minutes just before serving.
- To serve, use a sharp, thin-bladed knife, dipping the knife in a pitcher of hot water and wiping the blade before each cut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 155.4, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 4.6
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Categories Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Spring Chill Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk milk, egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons sugar in heavy small suacepan to blend. Place over medium-low heat and stir until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon, about 7 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat. Immediately add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Beat egg whites and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into cooled chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Divide mousse among 6 goblets or transfer to serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold and set, at least 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
- Top mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Tips:
- Prepare Ingredients in Advance: Before you start baking the cake, make sure all your ingredients are measured, prepped, and ready to go. This will help ensure that the baking process runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the taste of your mousse cake. Opt for high-quality bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% for a rich, decadent flavor.
- Whip the Cream until Stiff Peaks Form: When whipping the cream for the mousse, be sure to whip it until stiff peaks form. This will ensure that the mousse is light, airy, and stable.
- Chill the Mousse before Assembling: Before assembling the cake, chill the mousse for at least 30 minutes to firm it up. This will make it easier to spread and stack the layers without breaking them.
- Decorate with Fresh Berries or Chocolate Shavings: For a finishing touch, decorate the cake with fresh berries or chocolate shavings. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dessert.
Conclusion:
The Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the lightness of a mousse. Following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a stunning cake that will impress your friends and family. The combination of the chocolate cake, mousse filling, and fresh berries makes this cake perfect for any special occasion or celebration. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!
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