Description
Berry Mousse Genoise Layer Cake is a light and elegant dessert made with airy genoise sponge, creamy berry mousse, and fresh whipped cream, perfect for showcasing seasonal berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
- Fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer for 8–10 minutes until thick and pale.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold to combine. Fold in melted butter until just incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then on wire racks.
- Puree mixed berries in a blender. If using gelatin, bloom it in water, heat to dissolve, and mix into puree.
- In a bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with ½ cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold into berry puree.
- Level cooled cakes. Place one layer on a plate, spread with half the mousse. Add second layer, spread remaining mousse on top.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of cake.
- Garnish with fresh berries and optional powdered sugar. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
- Use sugar substitutes like Stevia or erythritol for reduced sugar.
- Try different extracts such as almond or orange for flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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