Strawberry Mousse Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ½ stickunsalted butter
- 2 csugar
- 4 largeeggs
room temperature
- 3 ccake flour If you do not have cake flour see substitution in Notes below.
spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 2 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 ¼ cbuttermilk — if you do not have buttermilk
see substitution below
- ¼ cvegetable oil
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- ¼ cstrawberry puree
- You will also be using another 1/4 cup puree for the frosting if you'd like to prepare both at the same time
- 1 smallbox instant Vanilla pudding
- 1 ¾heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 ½ tspstrawberry extract
- 2 stickunsalted butter
slightly softened unsalted butter, slightly softened), (226g
- 6 cpowdered sugar
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ cpureed strawberries
- 1 tspstrawberry extract use if the buttercream needs more strawberry flavor
- Additional strawberries for adding in between layers
- Pink coloring gel- Add to mousse and buttercream to achieve desired shade of pink
Directions
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Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour three 8×2 inch round pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds. Set aside
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In another bowl, add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Set aside.
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In the bowl of your mixer, add the butter and mix at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time mixing until the yellow of the yolk disappears.
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With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of liquid). After the last addition, mix just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just few crumbs attached. Let cool 10 minutes and turn out.
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Strawberry Mousse Filling
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Chilling the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes (or longer in the refrigerator) will shorten the mixing time. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with whisk attachment, or you can whisk by hand.
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Combine the dry pudding mix, heavy cream and 1/4 cup pureed strawberries in a mixing bowl. Begin on low speed until everything is well combined. Add a little pink coloring gel if you'd like, and strawberry extract (optional). Increase speed and mix until the mixture is thick.
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If mixing by hand, simply whisk rapidly for a couple of minutes or until mixture is thick. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cakes with this filling should be refrigerated until 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Filling can be made up to two days in advance and refrigerated.
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Strawberry Buttercream
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Cream the softened butter until smooth.Gradually add the powdered sugar and pureed strawberries, mixing at medium speed until blended. (Add strawberry extract if needed.)
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Add a little pink coloring gel if you would like. Continue mixing on medium speed another 3 to 4 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally
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Slow down the mixer to very slow (#2 on a KitchenAid) and mixing another 1 to 2 minutes. This will eliminate air pockets. The buttercream will become very smooth. If the buttercream is too thin add more powdered sugar, if too thick add more puree or a bit of milk.
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Assembling the CakePlace the first cake layer on cake plate or pedestal. We piped a buttercream dam around the top edge of the cake layer (about 1/4 inch from the edge) using a piping bag with the tip snipped away. (We use dams when working with soft fillings).
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Spread a layer of strawberry mousse within the dam.
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Top the mousse with a single layer of strawberry slices (however many you like- this step is optional).
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Top with the second cake layer and repeat the above steps for filling. Then top with the third cake layer.
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Fill in any gaps between the layers with buttercream. Crumb coat (thin coat) the sides and top of the cake with frosting. Chill the cake for 10 minutes in the freezer or longer in the refrigerator to firm everything up. (This is optional but helpful).
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Add the second layer of frosting and decorate to your liking. I smoothed around the sides with a hot metal bench scraper and added a braided buttercream top border with a large star piping tip (1M).
Strawberry Mousse Cake
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About this Recipe
Indulge in the Dreamy Strawberry Mousse Cake
Prepare to be enchanted by our incredible Strawberry Mousse Cake, a dessert that truly celebrates the sweet, vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries! This isn't just any strawberry cake; it's a symphony of textures and tastes, making it the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful treat for your family.
What makes this vanilla strawberry cake so extraordinary? It starts with incredibly soft vanilla cake layers that are tender and moist. Nestled between these light sponges is a luscious, creamy strawberry mousse filling, bursting with real strawberry flavor. We take it a step further by adding sliced fresh strawberries within the layers, providing a delightful textural contrast and an extra pop of fruity goodness. The entire creation is then elegantly frosted with a rich and luscious strawberry buttercream, tying all the elements together into one unforgettable dessert.
Tips for a Perfect Strawberry Mousse Cake
Achieving bakery-quality results at home is easier than you think!
- For the softest cake layers, ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. This helps create a smooth batter that bakes evenly.
- Don't skip the cake flour; it's key to that delicate crumb. If you don't have it, a quick substitution works well (check recipe notes if available!).
- Use pink coloring gel in both the mousse and buttercream to achieve that beautiful, vibrant hue that makes this strawberry mousse cake truly shine.
- Feel free to be generous with additional fresh strawberries for both filling and decoration – the more, the merrier!
This strawberry mousse cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience. Serve it at birthday parties, bridal showers, or simply as a luxurious weekend treat. Its stunning appearance and incredible flavor profile are guaranteed to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to bake a masterpiece!