Strawberry‑Chocolate Layer Cake with Old‑Fashioned Chocolate Mousse

Recipe by Il était une fois la pâtisserie

A light and fluffy birthday cake based on "Molly cake" without butter, topped with Marie Maïna's old‑fashioned chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries. Easy to make, it takes less than two hours and is best served chilled.

MediumFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
1h 6m
Prep
34m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.72
Per serving:$0.81

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until the volume triples
  • Sift and fold in the dry ingredients without weighing down the batter
  • Whip the very cold whole milk cream to soft peaks
  • Fold the whipped cream delicately
  • Bake at 180°C for 30 min without opening the oven
  • Unmold upside‑down to flatten the dome
  • Soak the layers evenly with the syrup
  • Spread the mousse in an even layer at each level

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oven – wear kitchen gloves.
  • Boil the syrup – avoid splatters.
  • Whipped cream can splatter – whisk on low speed.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cake.

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