Embark on a journey of chocolate indulgence with this Double Chocolate Mousse Delight, featuring a soft, airy sponge cake base followed by two luxurious layers of mousse, one dark and one white chocolate. Infused with a hint of orange aroma and optionally soaked in orange juice or chocolate milk, this dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Dual Chocolate Experience: The contrast between rich dark and creamy white chocolate layers offers a balanced flavor.
- Light and Fluffy Texture: The mousse layers are airy and melt-in-your-mouth, providing a delightful eating experience.
- Versatile Base: Soak the sponge in orange juice for a fruity twist or in chocolate milk for extra decadence.
Perfect Occasion: This dessert is perfect for celebrations, romantic dinners, or as a luxurious treat for any gathering of friends and family. It’s especially suitable for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Decoration Tips:
- Garnish with Chocolate Shavings: Sprinkle the top with shavings or curls from both dark and white chocolate for a decorative touch.
- Orange Zest: Add some orange zest on top for a burst of color and to hint at the orange flavor within.
- Serve Elegantly: Pair each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few fresh berries for added elegance.
Sponge Cake:
- 3 egg whites
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g dark chocolate
- 150g white chocolate
- 100ml milk
- 300g whipping cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 50g sugar
- Orange essence
Instructions:
- Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually add sugar, then gently fold in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a 22 cm cake pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes at 170°C (338°F). Optionally soak the sponge in orange juice or chocolate milk.
- For the mousse, boil milk. Whisk egg yolks and sugar, gradually add hot milk. Return to low heat, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and pour over broken chocolate pieces (half into dark, half into white chocolate), stirring until smooth.
- Once cooled, fold whipped cream into each chocolate mixture (150g in each). Spread white chocolate mousse over the sponge, then dark chocolate mousse on top (or vice versa).
- Chill the cake thoroughly before serving.
Enjoy this Double Chocolate Mousse Delight, a sumptuous treat that blends the best of both chocolate worlds into one irresistible dessert!
