Light Almond Sponge with Silky Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Indulge in the decadent combination of a light almond sponge base topped with a silky chocolate mousse, finished with fresh berries and whipped cream. This dessert is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will impress any guest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sponge Base:
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, separated
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp almond extract
Mousse Layer:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
Topping:
- Sliced strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Raspberry glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 8-inch square pan.
- Beat yolks with sugar and almond extract, then fold in flours. In another bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, fold into batter. Bake 15–20 mins.
- Whip cream and fold into cooled melted chocolate to form mousse. Spread over cooled sponge.
- Top with berries and whipped cream. Chill before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Almond Sponge, Chocolate Mousse, Dessert Recipe, Berries, Whipped Cream