Description
Craving something sweet, fruity, and downright impressive? This Strawberry Mousse Cake is your new dessert BFF. It’s got all the vibes of summer and will make you look like a pro in the kitchen—even if you’re not. I’ve got three awesome Strawberry Mousse Cake versions for you: a fluffy layered one, an easy no-bake, and a fancy French-style beauty. Pick your fave or try them all!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9-inch Springform Pan or Cake Ring
- Acetate Strips (those plastic cake collars)
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Food Processor or Blender
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
- Mixing Bowls, Spatulas, Small Saucepan
Instructions
- Recipe 1: The Classic Strawberry Layer Cake
- For the Cake: Cake flour, Sour cream, Room-temp eggs, Sugar, Baking powder, Salt, Butter
- For the Mousse: Seedless strawberry puree, Gelatin, Heavy cream, White chocolate, Invert sugar (optional)
- For the Buttercream: Soft butter, Freeze-dried strawberry powder, Powdered sugar, Cream cheese or mascarpone
- Steps: Bake the Cake, Whip Up the Mousse, Frosting Time, Put It All Together
- Recipe 2: No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Cake
- For the Crust: Golden Oreos, Melted butter
- For the Mousse: Strawberry puree, Gelatin, Mascarpone or cream cheese, Heavy cream
- For the Topping: Strawberry jam or jelly, Freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
- Steps: Make Crust, Mousse Magic, Top It Off, Chill Again
- Recipe 3: Fancy French Strawberry Mousse Cake
- For the Base: Egg yolks, Salted butter, Cake flour, Sugar
- For the Mousse: Strawberries (fresh or frozen), Gelatin, Whipped cream, White chocolate
- For the Jelly: Strawberry puree, Gelatin, Fresh strawberry slices (optional)
- Steps: Make the Base, Mousse, Assemble, Top It, Chill Overnight
Notes
Gelatin can be tricky, cold cream makes a fluffy dream, and smooth puree is key. Let each layer firm up before adding the next. Acetate strips keep the sides neat.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake, Chilled
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg