Description
Indulge in the decadence of this Secret Chocolate Cake with a luscious Passion Fruit Mousse. A perfect blend of rich chocolate and tropical fruit flavors that will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup brewed coffee (or hot water); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Passion Fruit Mousse:
1 cup passion fruit pulp (fresh or frozen, thawed); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sour cream, coffee, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Mousse: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine passion fruit pulp and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the cooled passion fruit mixture into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Assemble: Slice cake horizontally into two layers. Spread half of the mousse over the bottom layer. Top with the second layer and spread remaining mousse on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use canned passion fruit pulp for convenience.
- For extra decadence, drizzle with dark chocolate ganache before serving.
- This cake is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
