This Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake is a culinary masterpiece, combining the zesty freshness of oranges with the deep, luxurious flavor of chocolate. Its light, airy texture and exquisite balance of flavors have made it a favorite, with over a thousand saves. Dive into this recipe and discover why it's so beloved.
Why You'll Love This: The cake's fluffy chocolate mousse layered over a moist, orange-infused sponge base offers a delightful contrast in textures. The combination of chocolate and orange is timelessly elegant, satisfying both fruity and chocolatey cravings in every bite.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for sophisticated dinner parties, special celebrations, or as an indulgent weekend treat. This cake is sure to impress your guests with its gourmet appearance and exquisite taste.
Decoration Tips: Garnish with thin orange slices, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant finish. For an extra pop of color, add some edible flowers or mint leaves.
Sponge Base:
- 3 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of ground hazelnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
Chocolate Mousse:
- 300g of dark chocolate
- 100ml of milk
- 400g of whipping cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 50g of sugar
- Zest and extract of orange
Additional:
- 100ml of orange juice for soaking the sponge
- 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade
Instructions:
- Beat the egg whites into stiff peaks, gradually add sugar, and then gently fold in the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into a 22 cm diameter cake tin lined with baking paper and bake for 15 minutes at 170°C (338°F). Soak the baked sponge with orange juice and spread orange marmalade on top once cooled.
- For the mousse, heat the milk until it boils. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar, then slowly add the hot milk. Return to low heat, stirring until it thickens. Pour this over broken chocolate pieces, stirring until smooth. Once cooled, fold in whipped cream.
- Spread the chocolate mousse over the sponge base.
- Refrigerate the cake, preferably overnight.
Enjoy this exquisite blend of chocolate and orange, a treat that promises to be as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate.
Enjoy!