Coffee Mousse Cake

8 servings

120 minutes

Coffee mousse cake is a true hymn to the exquisite taste and subtle aroma of coffee. This dessert draws inspiration from European pastry traditions, where the combination of airy mousse, delicate sponge cake, and rich coffee cream has become a symbol of refined enjoyment. The cake features a harmonious balance of sweetness, a light bitterness from freshly brewed coffee, and the velvety texture of creamy mousse. A hint of whiskey adds a spicy note, giving the dessert special depth. Perfect for concluding a festive dinner or a cozy tea time, this cake captivates hearts with its elegance and sophisticated flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 424.6
• Proteins: 8.4g
• Fats: 23.1g
• Carbohydrates: 42g

Ingredients

• Butter: 100 g
• Sugar: 12 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Vanilla sugar: 10 g
• Freshly brewed coffee: 350 ml
• Salt: pinch
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Cocoa powder: 1 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
• Milk: 200 ml
• Cornstarch: 4 tbsp
• Irish whiskey: 50 ml
• Gelatin: 15 g
• Cream 30%: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a 25 cm diameter mold with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

2. Brew coffee and let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Freshly brewed coffee: 350 ml

3. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

4. Beat 100 grams of butter with 4 tablespoons of sugar until white. Add 2 egg yolks one by one, then add 100 ml of chilled freshly brewed coffee, vanilla sugar, and mix. Sift flour mixed with baking powder and cocoa on top, and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Sugar: 12 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Freshly brewed coffee: 350 ml
   • Vanilla sugar: 10 g
   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon

5. Whip 2 egg whites with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form, gently fold the whites into the batter, pour into a mold, and bake until done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Sugar: 12 tablespoons

6. Transfer the baked sponge to a rack, poke it with a fork, soak it with part of the remaining coffee, and let it cool completely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Freshly brewed coffee: 350 ml

7. Bring the milk to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 200 ml

8. In a bowl, mix 2 egg yolks, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 200 ml of coffee, and starch, add this mixture to the milk while stirring, and cook until thickened. Cool the resulting custard, then mix with dissolved gelatin and whiskey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sugar: 12 tablespoons
   • Freshly brewed coffee: 350 ml
   • Cornstarch: 4 tablespoons
   • Gelatin: 15 g
   • Irish whiskey: 50 ml

9. Whip the cream into a strong foam, mix with the cream, separately whip 2 egg whites with 2 tablespoons of sugar and also gently mix with the cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 30%: 200 ml
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sugar: 12 tablespoons

10. Place the cake back in the mold, pour cream on top, refrigerate the cake overnight, then carefully remove the mold by running a knife along the edge.