Brazilian Chocolate Strawberry Sensation Cake
Ingredients
Topping
- 400 g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 (200ml) can heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy
Batter
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 (6 oz) container plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate liqueur
Strawberry mousse
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and cleaned
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 (0.25 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 (200ml) can heavy cream
Preparation
Batter
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in egg yolks, butter, sugar, yogurt, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder
Pour into a greased and floured ring mold and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes
Remove from microwave and, while still warm, drizzle with the milk and chocolate liqueur mixture
Strawberry mousse
Blend strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch in a blender
Transfer to a heatproof dish and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking
Remove and add gelatin (already dissolved in 5 tablespoons water) and heavy cream
Stir well and refrigerate until slightly set
Topping
Place chocolate in a heatproof dish and microwave on medium for 3 to 4 minutes
Remove, stir well, and add heavy cream and brandy
Assembly
Unmold the cake and fill the central cavity with strawberry mousse
Spread the topping over the entire cake and refrigerate to set
