Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture has tripled in volume and is pale.
- Gently sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt, folding them in carefully. Add ¼ cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries, then pour into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- While the sponge cake cools, dissolve 2 teaspoons of gelatin in ¼ cup of cold water, allowing it to set for 5 minutes. Microwave the gelatin for about 10-15 seconds until melted.
- In separate bowls, scoop about 1 cup of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream. Mix each melted ice cream flavor with the corresponding melted gelatin until fully blended and smooth.
- Wrap the cooled sponge cake with an acetate collar. Pour the chocolate mousse over the sponge cake, spreading it evenly, and refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
- Pour the strawberry mousse over the chocolate layer and return to the fridge until firm, about an hour. Finally, add the vanilla mousse layer, smoothing it out, and chill overnight.
- After chilling overnight, carefully remove the acetate collar. Melt chocolate to create a ganache and pour it over the top for a glossy finish. Top with chocolate-covered strawberries, slice, and serve chilled.
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Perfect for summer gatherings and holidays. Customize flavors to suit your preferences.