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Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

Lipia
This Strawberry Mousse Cake recipe features a velvety strawberry mousse layered on a moist sponge cake, crowned with vibrant fresh strawberries. It's an elegant dessert that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate, perfect for special occasions and summertime gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8- or 9-inch springform cake pan
  • Saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Baking paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula (optional but helpful)
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

For the Base:

  • 1 ½ cups 240 g Golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
  • ¼ cup 59 g unsalted butter, melted

For the Strawberry Mousse Sponge Cake:

  • 10.75 oz 305 g cake flour
  • 5 oz 140 g vegetable oil
  • 17.65 oz 500 g eggs (about 9 large eggs)
  • 13.25 oz 375 g granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 7.25 oz 205 g milk

For the Strawberry Jelly Layer:

  • 17.65 oz 500 g strawberry puree
  • 4 gelatin sheets
  • 3.5 oz 100 g granulated sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the base crust

  • Crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and rolling with a rolling pin. Mix with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the sponge.

Step 2: Preheat and prep for sponge cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a round cake pan with parchment paper (do not grease the sides for a proper sponge rise). Sift together cake flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.

Step 3: Make the egg mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric mixer for about 8–10 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume. You’re looking for the batter to form ribbons when lifted.

Step 4: Fold and combine dry ingredients

  • Sift the flour mixture again over the whipped eggs in two additions. Gently fold it in using a spatula to avoid deflating the batter. Be patient and slow—no harsh stirring.

Step 5: Add milk and oil

  • In a separate bowl, warm the milk and oil just until lukewarm. Take a few tablespoons of the cake batter and mix it into the milk-oil mixture to temper. Then fold this mixture back into the main batter gently until fully incorporated.

Step 6: Bake the sponge cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan, then remove and slice horizontally into two even layers.

Step 7: Prepare the strawberry jelly

  • Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5–7 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat the strawberry puree with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, squeeze excess water from gelatin, and stir the gelatin into the warm puree until dissolved. Pour into a round mold lined with plastic wrap (same size as cake) and freeze until firm.

Step 8: Assemble the mousse cake base

  • Place one layer of sponge over the chilled Oreo base inside the springform pan. Ensure it fits snugly. Then place the frozen strawberry jelly layer on top of the sponge.

Step 9: Add second sponge and prepare mousse (optional extension)

  • At this point, you can place the second sponge layer over the jelly and finish with a strawberry mousse if you wish (not included in original ingredients). Otherwise, continue by chilling the entire assembled cake for several hours or overnight to set.

Step 10: Serve and enjoy

  • Carefully release the springform ring, and if desired, decorate the top with whipped cream or fresh strawberries. Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts. Serve chilled for best texture.

Notes

❖ Gelatin: If you’re vegan or prefer a plant-based alternative, agar-agar can be used as a substitute for gelatin. Just follow the instructions on the agar-agar packet for the correct substitution.
❖ Flavor Variations: You can experiment with different fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or mango for a unique twist on this mousse cake.
Keyword Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe