Description
A stunning and decadent cherry mousse dome cake with layers of fluffy sponge, smooth cherry mousse, and a glossy cherry glaze. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cherry puree)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for mousse)
- 1/2 cup cherry jam or puree (for glaze)
- 1 tsp gelatin powder (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and tripled in volume.
- Gently fold in sifted flour and salt, then melted butter. Spread onto prepared sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut sponge into rounds to fit the base of your silicone dome molds.
- For the mousse: Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Puree and strain.
- Bloom 2 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water. Warm slightly and stir into cherry puree. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold into cherry puree to create mousse.
- Fill molds with cherry mousse, press a sponge circle into each, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For glaze: Heat cherry jam or puree. Bloom 1 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp water, then stir into warm cherry mixture. Cool slightly.
- Unmold frozen domes and place on rack. Pour glaze over each dome. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Use silicone dome molds for best results and easy release.
- For extra shine, add a touch of corn syrup or glucose to the glaze.
- Decorate with gold leaf, chocolate shards, or fresh cherries for an elegant finish.
- Domes can be made and frozen up to a week in advance; glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg