If coffee and dessert had a love child, this would be it. Rich, creamy mousse sits on a soft, espresso-infused cake base. It’s indulgent but not overly sweet, with just enough caffeine to keep you from dozing off. Forget dry, lifeless cakes—this one melts in your mouth. It’s elegant enough for dinner parties but easy enough for lazy bakers. One bite, and you’ll wonder why anyone eats plain vanilla cake. Warning: You might “accidentally” eat half the cake.
Classic Coffee Mousse Cake
A light, airy coffee mousse layered over a soft espresso sponge, perfect for caffeine lovers with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup brewed espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cake Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the cake pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, then mix in espresso, butter, and vanilla.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
Prepare the Mousse
- Dissolve coffee granules in warm water. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the gelatin mixture, then spread over the cooled cake.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Slice)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Slice)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Phosphorus: 7%
