Last week our dinner time conversations were pretty much the same
me : what kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
hubby : I don’t want cake, just mint chocolate chip ice-cream.
me : I’ve never made ice-cream, I don’t even have an ice-cream machine, don’t plan on buying one these days. So what kind of cake?
hubby : ohh, make some cookies then.
me : I can make you a peanut butter and chocolate cake, you know how much you loved the last one I made.
hubby : yeah, but I’m in the mood for some mint chocolate chip ice-cream.
me : let me make you a cake and we buy some ice-cream.
hubby : no, no, no. just make some cookies
Until Friday evening I had no idea what kind of cake I was supposed to make.
When it comes to cake, hubby and I make a perfect team. He eats the filling and the frosting and I eat the cake.
Since mint chocolate chip ice-cream was out of the picture, I had to come with a cake I knew hubby would love. One with tons of filling or frosting. The idea of a mousse cake was very tempting. It may be a little time consuming but when you have a little one to run after, time flies faster than you want.
I decided to go with a mousse cake
The cake is adapted from a Romanian well known cake, but left the egg whites out since they are used raw. The only cake I can’t resist, despite the raw eggs, is Tiramisu.
Usually this cake is crust free and filled with lots of fruits. To make sure everyone will enjoy it I left the fruits out and each guest topped it with cherry or blueberry pie filling, drizzled some fudge on top or left it plain.
I’m far from being a cake expert but this mousse cake looks more like a mousse pie, but let’s call it cake. I’m not that crazy about pies.
For the crust I used 1/2 cup graham crumbs, 1/2 cup ground almonds and 4 tbsp soft butter. Mix everything together and lay it in thinly in a 9 inch springform pan. Put it in the fridge.
In a sauce pan combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 3 egg yolks.
Place it over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken and temperature gets above 180F (mine even reached 200F) making sure the egg yolks are not left raw.
Turn the stove off and let it cool slightly.
Meanwhile dissolve 1 package knox gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Wait around 3 minutes and then pour it over the egg yolks mixture. Mix and leave it to cool.
In a bowl whip 2 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks. Slowly mix in the egg mixture and pour over the almond crust and put it back in the fridge for a couple of hours.
If you want, you can add layers of fruits but pay attention since some of the fruits contain an enzyme which breaks down gelatin causing it to lose its thickening properties.
Just before serving, remove it form the pan, slice it and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup graham crumbs
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 4 tbsp soft butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 package knox gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
Crust
Filling
Instructions
- For the crust I used 1/2 cup graham crumbs, 1/2 cup ground almonds and 4 tbsp soft butter.
- Mix everything together and lay it in thinly in a 9 inch springform pan. Put it in the fridge.
- In a sauce pan combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 3 egg yolks.
- Place it over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken and temperature gets above 180F (mine even reached 200F) making sure the egg yolks are not left raw.
- Turn the stove off and let it cool slightly.
- Meanwhile dissolve 1 package knox gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Wait around 3 minutes and then pour it over the egg yolks mixture. Mix and leave it to cool.
- In a bowl whip 2 cups heavy cream until stiff peaks. Slowly mix in the egg mixture and pour over the almond crust and put it back in the fridge for a couple of hours.
- If you want, you can add layers of fruits but pay attention since some of the fruits contain an enzyme which breaks down gelatin causing it to lose its thickening properties.
- Just before serving, remove it form the pan, slice it and enjoy.
Crust
Filling
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As usual,
Roxana
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OMG.amazing work and extraordinary cake.love it a lot.hard work has paid u off.
WOOOW REXI, you are killing me dear, Tempting click & lovely narration..wanna to try it soon..
Those cakes are absolutely-to-die-for gorgeous & tempting! I think you've done an amazing job – especially considering I have an 18 month old as well, and I know how they can keep you on your toes! How on earth do you get things done?
More power to ya!
That filling looks absolutely luxurious, what a great treat for anyone who has to eat gluten free (and for those who don't)!
*kisses* HH
Congrats! You're on the Foodbuzz Top 9 today!!
The mousse cake looks so stunning and classic, Love it!
You did a super job with the mousse cake. It's gorgeous. (I sure hope hubby liked it!)
grozav arata !imi imaginez gustul!
Wow, the cakes look wonderful. I will probably make your second cake for Easter.
beautiful! btw, congrats on top 9! definitely a blogworthy post!
Glorious Cake with all of that chocolate and whipped cream. It must taste heavenly!
What a fabulous cake! It's looks so pretty and not too difficult to make. Of course, my own cakes never turn out like the photos.. but I'm sure it will taste good. Recipe sounds great.
Wow, I would enjoy a piece of that beautiful cake
Those are perfect for someone who prefers the filling/frosting to the cake. They turned out so pretty, too.
these both sound incredible and pretty easy too. Gorgeous!
My god! If you are not an expert then who is?
This is unbelievable!
I wish you lived here and I was invited to just drool over the cake.
Beautiful! It's almost a shame to cut into them…especially the three mousse cake.
What beautiful creations you have made! I wish you could taste throught the internet
You are a very talented artist as the cake looks like a work of art!
Roxana, this cake is so lovely! Great job on it, and happy spring to you!
Wow, something for everyone here. I LOVE the non-chocolate mousse cake for me, but adore the look of the chocolate one for the rest of the world. I'll take three of each, please!
The both look fantastic! I bet your husband was delighted
oooh – I could gobble up that one with berries on top. Looks just my "piece of cake". Mmmm.
I think Oliver would stick his whole head in that triple chocolate one and devour the lot given the chance. He'd sell his soul for chocolate mousse !
Ooh my, saliva drips like the cherry juice – Look SO delicious!!!!!
Yeah! I have to make that cake! Thanks for posting the recipe
Cake it is, lol! These cakes look so good I uttered an innapropriate expletive when I saw it. I can just imagine how rich and decadent this is. I must have this.
This is great Roxana..I love how you made this cake too! Very well done, and photos are gorgeous as always!!!
yay for getting the recipes. I don't think I would be able which cake I like the most. I am not a big fan of chocolate but they are both so enticing!
Congrats on the top 9! This mousse cake looks delicious! So creamy and rich and wonderful. i have now bookmarked this recipe
Somehow AWESOME doesn't seem like a big enough word for how great these cakes look!
So.Beautiful. You can almost taste how light and fluffy it is. Dying over that chocolate cake, amazing. I'm sure your husband was very happy
I was already blown away by the first cake…now you're telling me you made two!? You are the Super Chef! And infinitely more patient than me
Everything looks gorgeous. I love that you let guests choose which topping they'd prefer. Blueberry over here 
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday to your husband! That conversation about his birthday is hilarious, could have been me and my husband LOL
Both of your cakes look delightful, but I'm really drawn to the triple mousse cake. Simply stunning and I bet it tasted even better.
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Roxana, that hubby of yours is truly spoiled and very lucky. He gets to eat two cakes and has you to pamper him, too! I must say, both your mousse cakes look absolutely divine! I'm so glad you came by my site today because I've missed you and it prompted me to return here as well.
Both cakes look divine, I thought one of them was cheesecake at first! Either way, I could easily eat 5 slices of each!
Two fabulous, decadent wonders!!! I want them both!
Your hubby is one lucky guy! This mousse cake is one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen. Your photos are gorgeous Roxana, keep up the fab job. Have a great weekend!
Your cakes both look beautiful and I am sure they were even more delicious than they look in the photos! Happy b-day to your Hubby!
you do know how much I love this cake of yours right ?:) I am saving this .. i have to make this. Hubby likes white chocolate and I like dark chocolate.. will make two layers
No matter how you slice it or name it these cakes look awesome! Your hubs is a lucky guy
Not one, but two utterly gorgeous desserts – I am sure your husband knows that he's a LUCKY MAN!
As I can see and understand…we seem to cater and enable our spouses into sweet tooth paradise. Especially when so much thought and love is put into one special cake. I really hope he appreciates the special person that you are…and talented to boot!!!
Gorgeous dessert Roxana ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia
Oh they look fabulous!! You are so talented … your photos, your creations… they are perfect!
The conversation between you and your husband cracked me up! That chocolate mousse cake looks lovely! The second cake sounds just perfect with the almond crust!
Roxana-Your triple mousse cake is absolutely gorgeous. So generous of you to share your fabulous recipe.
The photos are superb, as well:DDD
I would like to pay forward the award to you. Just grab the award. I do believe you are on the list for my other award, previously. Not doing another list again, but I did wanted to let you know. You deserve this award…and then some!!!
xoxo
Roxanna, you have done a fantastic in this mousse recipe. Looks so soft, airy and tempting!
Oh man! That conversation was hillarious!
And your triple mousse cake looks gorgeous. I like how each layer is a different color.
I want both of them, please
they look so yummy and good. Happy B-day to your Hubby!
Love your blog and I wanted to pass something along… An award is waiting for you here http://cookingitalianinthemidwest.blogspot.com/2011/04/awards-galore.html. Hope you enjoy it!
These both look fantastic! As much as I like ice cream (especially when it's homemade!), a slice of either of these cakes would definitely top it. Happy Birthday to your hubs
Wow, both of those cakes look amazing! The layers in the chocolate one are really impressive. Happy birthday to your husband!
The three chocolate mousse cake- OMG OMG- Roxana , I looked at the picture , closed my eyes and went OMG! This really truly is PERFECT!
Belated b'day wishes to your hubby..
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Just stopping by to say Thanks for participating in April's YBR
Finally I found a mousse cake recipe with no gelatin. Thanks!!
Best wishes from over seas
wow! those layers take the visual appeal to a whole new level.. now i know wt to make fr my husbands bday too
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