Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberry Mousse & Ganache

This Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberry Mousse and Ganache is a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat at home. The airy chocolate sponge provides a light base, while the strawberry mousse adds a creamy, fruity layer. Topped with silky dark chocolate ganache, this cake is as elegant as it is delicious.

It’s easy to make in advance—the mousse and ganache set beautifully in the fridge, making it ideal for dinner parties or a sweet surprise for family. Every bite delivers the perfect combination of soft chocolate, fresh strawberries, and luscious chocolate. 

Ingredients:

Chocolate Sponge

- 2 large eggs

- 60 g sugar

- 20 g cornstarch

- 35 g all-purpose flour

- 5 g baking powder 

- 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder

Strawberry Mousse

- 250 g fresh/frozen strawberries

- 50 g powdered sugar

- 250 ml cold heavy cream (30–35% fat)

- 8 g powdered gelatin

- 40 ml cold water (for blooming gelatin)

Chocolate Ganache

- 50 g dark chocolate

- 50 ml heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chocolate Sponge

- Line a 6-inch (15 cm) square pan with baking paper.

- Preheat oven to 180°C.

- Separate egg whites from yolks.

- Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar and whip to stiff peaks.

- Add yolks one at a time while mixing.

- Sift flour, potato starch, baking powder, and cocoa together.

- Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

- Bake for 25–30 minutes.

- Cool completely.

2. Soak the Cake (Optional)

- Mix raspberry vodka (or syrup) with water.

- Brush evenly over the cooled cake.

3. Prepare the Strawberry Mousse

- Place gelatin in a small bowl and pour over 40 ml cold water. Let bloom for 5–10 minutes.

- Heat strawberries with sugar until soft.

- Blend into a smooth puree.

- Gently heat the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved (do not boil).

- Stir melted gelatin into the warm strawberry puree. Mix well.

- Let the mixture cool to room temperature (not hot).

- Whip cold heavy cream to soft-medium peaks.

- Gently fold strawberry mixture into the whipped cream.

- Spread mousse evenly over the soaked cake.

- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

4. Make the Chocolate Ganache

- Heat cream until hot but not boiling.

- Add chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.

- Stir until smooth.

- Cool slightly and pour over chilled mousse.

- Refrigerate until fully set.

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This chocolate sponge cake is light, airy, and perfect for building layered cakes or enjoying on its own. With a soft, ribbon-like texture and gentle cocoa flavor, it’s a classic recipe that never fails. Made with simple ingredients and a careful folding technique, this sponge rises beautifully while staying tender and moist. Slice it into layers for cakes, trifles, or other desserts—you’ll love how versatile it is!

Ingredients:

- 3 large eggs

- 90 g brown sugar

- 60 g oil

- 80 g milk 

- 80 g cake flour

- 30 g cocoa powder

- 8 g baking powder

Instructions

- Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a 6-inch pan.

- Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 8–10 minutes, until pale, thick, and ribbon-like.

- Add in oil and milk.

- Sift together flour, cocoa powder and baking powder.

- Gently fold the ingredients into the batter.

- Bake 40–45 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.

- Cool completely, then slice into even layers.

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Biszkopt is the Polish version of a classic sponge cake. It's a light and airy cake made without any fat like butter or oil, relying on whipped eggs for its fluffy texture. This cake is often used as a base for layered desserts, trifles, or served on its own with fresh fruits and whipped cream.

Ingredients

- 3 eggs

- 100g brown sugar

- 80g flour

- 20g cocoa powder 

- 8g baking powder

Instructions

1. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl on high speed.

2. Continue beating until the mixture becomes light in color and increases in volume, forming soft peaks.

3. Gradually add the sifted flour, cocoa powder and baking powder to the beaten eggs and sugar.

4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms, ensuring there are no lumps.

5. Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit). 

6. Grease and flour a baking tin or line it with parchment paper.

7. Pour the prepared batter into the baking tin, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking.

8. Place the baking tin in the preheated oven.

9. Bake the cake at 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes. 

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Biszkopt is ideal for birthday cakes or any dessert requiring layers and cream. Its sturdy yet light texture ensures it doesn't become overly moist when soaked with coffee, punch, or other liquids, making it the perfect base for various sweet treats.

To make biszkopt, eggs and sugar are beaten together until thick and pale in color. Flour is then gently folded into the egg mixture, along with any desired flavorings. The batter is typically baked in a shallow pan to achieve a thin, delicate cake layer.

Biszkopt is a versatile cake base that can be adapted to suit a variety of dessert recipes. Its light and airy texture make it a favorite for special occasions and celebrations.

Ingredients

- 6 eggs

- 180g sugar

- 200g flour

- 12g baking powder

Instructions

1. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl on high speed.

2. Continue beating until the mixture becomes light in color and increases in volume, forming soft peaks.

3. Gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture to the beaten eggs and sugar.

4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms, ensuring there are no lumps.

5. Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit). 

6. Grease and flour a baking tin or line it with parchment paper.

7. Pour the prepared batter into the baking tin, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking.

8. Place the baking tin in the preheated oven.

9. Bake the cake at 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes.

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