Letícia Sweet Cake has many delicious recipes that she shares across her social media platforms. A popular type of recipe from her collection is her cake designs, filled with intricate layers, chocolate mousse, and innovative flavors. Here’s an example of a simple, yet incredibly tasty, recipe you might enjoy:
Letícia Sweet Cake’s Chocolate Mousse Cake
This is a decadent mousse cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the cake base:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup of milk
For the mousse filling:
- 400g of chocolate (preferably semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the decoration:
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and flour a cake pan (preferably 8-inch).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add melted butter and continue mixing.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before assembling.
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Prepare the Mousse:
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate to the cream, stirring until smooth and melted.
- If you want it sweeter, you can add sugar at this point.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the mousse mixture cool slightly, then place it in the fridge for about 1-2 hours to firm up.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake is cool, slice it into two or three layers, depending on your preference.
- Spread a layer of mousse on the first cake layer, then place the second layer on top and repeat.
- After stacking all the layers, spread a generous amount of mousse on top and sides for a smooth finish.
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Decorate:
- Decorate with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or sprinkles if desired.
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Chill:
- Let the cake chill in the fridge for a few hours to set before serving.
This cake is rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying! If you want to try other recipes, Letícia often shares more ideas like this on her Instagram and YouTube.
Let me know if you need help with a different recipe or more detailed steps!