Classic Coffee Mousse Cake
A light, airy coffee mousse layered over a soft espresso sponge, perfect for caffeine lovers with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup brewed espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cake Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then mix in espresso, butter, and vanilla.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
Prepare the Mousse
- Dissolve coffee granules in warm water. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the gelatin mixture, then spread over the cooled cake.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Slice)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Slice)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Phosphorus: 7%