DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE WITH BRANDIED CHERRIES
Steps:
- - About the chocolate sponge cake: The recipe calls for an 2x 8" pan at 325 c for about 35-40 minutes. I used my 9" pan which would give me a much thicker sponge cake. Naturally I had to either increase the baking time or the oven temperature, I chose the later but kept the baking time at 35-40 minutes. 35 minutes was perfectly enough. - To create the layers I cut the 9" cake in half and trimmed off the top. - I used 5 cups of brandied cherries as opposed to the recipe's 3 cups. I would still increase it to 6 cups. - I would probably eliminate the sugar in the brandied cherry recipe. - I reduced the cherry liquid to half a cup and spooned it over the cake layers. - I used 5 times the amount of mousse that Dorie's recipe called for. Which was just enough. Next time I might use a different mousse recipe just to see the difference. This one had way too many eggs. - I used my medium round pastry tip to do the doodling for the chocolate collar. - The cake tastes noticeably better when left in the fridge for at least 24 hours. -Let the mousse set and then top the layers and crumb coat the cake with it. It is much easier and eliminates the need for a pastry ring or acetate. - I used about a cup of fresh cherries (stems attached) plus sliced (didn't have slivered) pistachios to top the cake.
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junior drake
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate mousse was so light and fluffy, and the brandied cherries were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Adewole Michael
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The mousse was rich and creamy, and the cherries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ashraf chanyoti
[email protected]I love this cake! The chocolate mousse is so rich and decadent, and the brandied cherries are the perfect complement. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
lulu mohsen
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate mousse was very rich and decadent, and the brandied cherries were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hope Chisale
[email protected]I thought this cake was just okay. The mousse was a bit too dense, and the cherries were a bit too sweet. I would probably make a few changes next time.
Jacklynn Gore
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The mousse was very light and fluffy, and the cherries added a nice tartness.
loving life
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this cake. The mousse was too rich and the cherries were too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Diya Haripersaad
[email protected]This cake was okay. The mousse was a bit too dense for my taste, and the cherries were a bit too sweet. I would probably make a few changes next time.
dihani chamaya
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. The mousse was grainy and the cherries were too tart. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jafari Sajad
[email protected]This cake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The mousse was very dense, and the cherries were a bit too sweet for me. Overall, it was a good cake, but I would probably make a few changes next time.
Vainz1 B
[email protected]I love this cake! The chocolate mousse is so rich and decadent, and the brandied cherries are the perfect complement. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Jaysa Clark
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The mousse was rich and creamy, and the cherries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Habilidades Sociales Cusco
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate mousse is so light and fluffy, and the brandied cherries are the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Joydebআয়া Das
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The mousse was so rich and creamy, and the cherries were a perfect addition.
Laxman Mandal
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate mousse was very rich and decadent, and the brandied cherries added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Erin Bond
[email protected]I love this cake! The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the cherries are the perfect complement. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Radwan Fakih
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The mousse was rich and creamy, and the cherries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
G Baby999
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The chocolate mousse was light and fluffy, and the brandied cherries were a nice surprise. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Patrick Malgas
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate mousse was rich and decadent, and the brandied cherries added a perfect touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.