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 mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal
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
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
Step 1: Prepare the base crust
Step 2: Preheat and prep for sponge cake
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
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
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.
❖ 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