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Blackcurrant Mousse Cake

A delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the rich taste of blackcurrants with a light and airy mousse, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 200 g almond flour
  • 50 g sugar Part of the total sugar
  • 4 pieces eggs Beaten
For the Mousse
  • 300 g blackcurrants Fresh, can substitute with frozen
  • 300 ml heavy cream (36%) Whipped
  • 10 g powdered gelatin Soaked in water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 g sugar Remaining sugar for the mousse

Method
 

Prepare Cake Base
  1. Mix the almond flour with 50 g of sugar and the beaten eggs until well combined.
  2. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Make Blackcurrant Mousse
  1. Heat the blackcurrants in a saucepan, blend them into a smooth paste, and strain through a sieve to remove seeds.
  2. Soak the gelatin in water, then dissolve it.
  3. Add the dissolved gelatin to the blackcurrant puree.
  4. Mix this with the whipped cream.
Assemble and Refrigerate
  1. Pour the mousse over the cooled cake base.
  2. Refrigerate for 4 hours until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 10mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15g

Notes

Serve chilled and consider topping each slice with fresh blackcurrants or a dollop of whipped cream. Make sure the cake base is completely cooled before adding the mousse to prevent it from melting. Adjust the sweetness of the mousse based on your taste preference.

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