Chocolate Mascarpone Layer Cake

Smooth, delicious, and rich, this cake layered with white and dark chocolate mascarpone mousse is a total gourmet treat.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup chopped white chocolate
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 5 tablespoons warm water
• 5 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
• 1.125 cups chopped dark chocolate
• 0.875 cup light cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a springform pan with butter.

Step 2

Place dark chocolate and butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in coffee and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks into the chocolate.

Step 3

Whisk egg whites, brown sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until peaks are the consistency of firm snow. Fold into the chocolate mixture. Pour into the pan and smooth the top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Cool for 1 hour.

Step 5

Prepare the second layer while the first layer is cooling. Mix water and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Melt dark chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Whisk cream, mascarpone cheese, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Add cocoa powder mixture and melted chocolate. Pour over the first layer. Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the top layer. Melt white chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Dissolve gelatin powder in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat in a double boiler until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix into the melted chocolate.

Step 9

Whisk cream until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth. Fold in the chocolate-gelatin mixture. Pour over the second layer. Refrigerate cake until firm, at least 3 hours.