Blackcurrant Mousse Cake

A light sponge base topped with a smooth, gelatine-set blackcurrant and yogurt mousse, chilled overnight for a perfect finish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.1 kcals 1698.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.5 grams 213.2 grams
Fat 12.1 grams 72.4 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Dairy
1
piece
Butter
for greasing
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
75
ml
Double Cream
whipped until soft peaks form
Fruits
GrainsCereals
Liquids
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
whisked until stiff peaks form

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm springform tin with butter.
  • Beat eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water for five minutes.
  • Sieve in the flour and beat until well combined.
  • Bake the batter in the tin for 8-10 minutes until golden then cool completely.
  • Simmer sugar, blackcurrants, and liqueur in a pan for 5 minutes.
  • Dissolve gelatine leaves in 22.5ml of hot water for 10 minutes.
  • Puree the fruit in a processor then blend with gelatine, cream, and yoghurt.
  • Fold the whisked egg whites into the mousse mixture until just combined.
  • Spread mousse over the cake base and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the cake with chocolate sauce and extra whipped cream.