French Mousse Cake Recipe

March 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ah, the French mousse cake. It's a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for any special occasion. This French mousse cake is made with layers of mousse, sponge cake, and raspberry jelly, all topped off with a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting. It's a dessert that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk

For the mousse:

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 (7-ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold water
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

For the raspberry jelly:

1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the whipped cream frosting:

1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the sponge cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until combined.
Slowly add the oil and milk to the egg mixture, beating until combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely.

To make the mousse:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, pudding mix, and cold water.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the pudding mixture and beat until combined.
Fold in the whipped topping until combined.

To make the raspberry jelly:

In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and water.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water.
Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the raspberry mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook the mixture until it has thickened, about 3 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool completely.

To assemble the cake:

Place the cooled cake in the center of a serving plate.
Spread the mousse over the top of the cake, making sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edge.
Spread the raspberry jelly over the top of the mousse.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.

To make the whipped cream frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the cream until it begins to thicken.
Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat until soft peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream frosting over the top of the cake.
Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition

One serving of French mousse cake contains approximately 553 calories, 25.6 grams of fat, 66.4 grams of carbohydrates, and 8.8 grams of protein.

This dessert is relatively high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation. However, it does contain some important nutrients, including calcium, iron, and vitamin A. If you're looking for a special treat, this French mousse cake is sure to satisfy!