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The rich and creamy taste, combined with the fragrant aroma of mousse cakes, will leave everyone satisfied after tasting. Being a versatile dessert, mousse cakes can be paired with various ingredients such as chocolate, matcha, and different fruits. To cool off in the summer heat, the article below by Mytour will suggest an easy recipe for making orange mousse cake with just 4 simple steps.
1. Required Ingredients
Below are the basic ingredients needed to prepare a delicious orange mousse cake for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients for the cake base:
- 100g biscuits
- 50g unsalted butter
Ingredients for the orange mousse:
- 10g gelatin
- 120g cream cheese
- 40g sugar
- 25g vanilla extract
- 100g sweetened yogurt
- 180g whipping cream
- 1 orange
Ingredients for the cake jelly base:
- 200g orange juice
- 10g sugar
- 20g gelatin
- 30g heavy cream
2. Detailed instructions for making orange mousse cake
While making an orange mousse cake may seem simple, it requires time to set properly. With the recipe suggested by Mytour Blog below, you can easily showcase your skills right in your kitchen.
Step 1: Making the cake base
- Put butter biscuits in a blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can put the biscuits in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Melt 50g of unsalted butter (microwave for about 20 seconds) and pour it into the crushed biscuit mixture. Continue blending to mix all ingredients together.
- Evenly spread the biscuit crumbs into a cake mold (15-16cm in diameter), making the cake base about 0.5 - 1cm thick.
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Step 2: Making the jelly layer between the cake base and the top layer of the cake
- Combine sugar and gelatin with orange juice. Stir until fully dissolved. Divide the orange syrup into 2 portions. Pour one portion into the mold to create a layer about 2cm thick. Place in the refrigerator to set into jelly.
- Mix the remaining portion with 30g of heavy cream and set aside to use as the top layer syrup for the cake.
Step 3: Making the mousse cream
- Whip 180g of whipping cream until it reaches 50% stiffness.
- Dissolve 10g of gelatin in 120g of water. Microwave for about 10 seconds to ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Note: If using gelatin sheets, soak them in cold water until soft, then microwave for about 20 seconds to dissolve completely in water.
- Combine yogurt with 40g of caster sugar in a bowl. Use a whisk to blend the two ingredients together. Once the yogurt has softened, add 180g of whipped cream and the dissolved gelatine. Mix thoroughly to combine.
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Step 4: Finalizing the cake
- Line the cake mold with a sheet of mica to cover the sides. Pour 1/3 of the mousse cream on top and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the set jelly from the mold and place it in the cake mold. Pour the remaining mousse cream on top. Refrigerate for about 1 hour to set.
- Finally, pour the remaining syrup from step 2 over the cake. Place a few slices of orange on top for added visual appeal. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.
In addition to the recipe for orange mousse cake, you can also explore:
- How to make chocolate mousse cake
Step 3: Finished Product
Orange mousse cake is made with a fairly simple method. After chilling in the refrigerator until set, remove the cake from the mold and cut it into bite-sized pieces. The cake has a light tangy taste and the distinctive aroma of orange. The mousse layer is soft and cold, not firm. In the middle is a delicious orange jelly layer.
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Step 4: Tips for Making Orange Mousse Cake
If it's your first time trying your hand at this fragrant and enticing cake, don't miss out on these handy tips:
- Opt for golden oranges. Golden oranges usually have a sweet and slightly tangy taste, perfect for making cakes.
- If you don't want the cake to have a tangy taste, you can remove the peel and pith.
- Let the mousse cake sit in the coldest part of the fridge for at least an hour to firm up the mousse layer.
- Store the mousse cake in the fridge if not consumed immediately.
Orange mousse cake with its sweet, tangy flavor from ripe juicy oranges will be a delightful dessert to enjoy this summer. Let's get cooking to treat the whole family!
Check out more cake recipes:
- How to make Mousse cake
- How to make matcha cake
