Description
Indulge in this Secret Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Mousse, a delightful dessert that combines a rich, moist chocolate cake soaked in a luscious chocolate syrup, topped with a creamy and tangy passion fruit mousse. Perfectly balanced in flavors and textures, this cake is sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- ½ box cream (about 100ml)
- 1 cup powdered milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking mold to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and milk, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift and add the wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid lumps and achieve an even batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased mold and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Prepare the Chocolate Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the syrup is warm and well combined but not boiling.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake surface. Pour the warm chocolate syrup evenly over the cake to ensure it absorbs the syrup, making it moist and flavorful.
- Make the Passion Fruit Mousse: In a blender, mix the concentrated passion fruit juice, condensed milk, cream, and powdered milk. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth, with a light, airy consistency.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the passion fruit mousse evenly over the soaked chocolate cake, covering the top completely.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 3 hours to allow the mousse to set properly, enhancing the flavors and texture.
- Serve: Slice the chilled cake and serve it fresh for a deliciously rich and tangy treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is cooled slightly before pouring the syrup to prevent melting the mousse layer.
- The concentrated passion fruit juice provides a strong tangy flavor; adjust the amount based on sweetness preference.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- For added texture, garnish with fresh passion fruit seeds or chocolate shavings before serving.
