Chocolate and Fig Mousse Cake

A light, airy, gluten-free chocolate cake featuring arranged fresh figs and served with a zesty orange liqueur whipped cream.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free Dessert Christmas Chocolate

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

757

kcal / serving

4542.1 kcal total

Carbs

47.4g

per serving

284.2 g total

Fat

58.1g

per serving

348.5 g total

Protein

10.2g

per serving

61.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

300

Plain Chocolate

Caster Sugar

tbsp

Cocoa Powder

Dairy

150

Butter

plus extra for greasing

piece

Eggs

separated

300

Double Cream

Fruits

piece

Figs

halved from top to bottom

Liquids

tbsp

Orange Liqueur

such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a 24cm loose-bottomed tin with butter and baking paper.

Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water then set aside to cool.

Arrange fig halves cut-side down in circles on the bottom of the prepared tin.

Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick, then stir in the orange liqueur.

Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.

Combine the egg yolk mixture with melted chocolate and gently fold in the egg whites.

Pour the mixture over the figs and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until just set.

Whip the double cream to soft peaks and stir in orange liqueur to taste.

Dust the finished cake with cocoa powder and serve with the prepared boozy cream.