Description
A refreshing summer dessert with layers of tangy lemon mousse, sweet strawberry filling, and soft sponge cake. Perfect for sunny gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar (for strawberry filling)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar (for sponge cake)
- 1 cup (120g) flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (70g) sugar (for lemon mousse)
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 3 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs with 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually fold in 1 cup (120g) flour and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Puree 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries and strain through a mesh sieve to remove seeds. Combine the puree with 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and simmer over medium heat until thickened. Let it cool.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tbsp gelatin in 3 tbsp warm water. Whip 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream with 1/3 cup (70g) sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the juice and zest of 2 lemons, followed by the dissolved gelatin. Chill the mousse for 10 minutes.
- Slice the sponge cake into two layers. Place one layer in the springform pan. Spread half the lemon mousse over the cake, followed by the strawberry filling. Add the second cake layer and repeat with the remaining mousse and filling.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once set, remove from the pan and garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Use chilled cream and a cold bowl for whipping. Test the mousse consistency before layering. If the mousse is too runny, let it chill longer before spreading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Mousse Cake, Summer Dessert, Layered Cake, Lemon Mousse, Strawberry Filling