Recipe from Chef Gabriele RivaComponents: Cocoa Sponge Cake • Caramelized Vanilla Mousse • Hazelnut Brittle
Cocoa Sponge Cake
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Procedure
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Egg Yolks Whole Eggs Sugar Egg Whites Sugar Inverted Sugar or Honey Cake Flour Cocoa Powder
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11 units 10 units 1-1/4 cup 1-1/2 cup 1-1/4 cup 1/3 cup 2-1/2 cups 1-1/2 cup
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- Whisk yolks, eggs and sugar together.
- In a different mixer whip the egg whites with the sugar and melted trimoline (inverted sugar).
- Mix the two masses together and add the the sifted flour and cocoa powder.
- Spread onto a Roul'Pat and bake at 428-446 F for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool down.
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Vanilla Mousse
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Sugar Heavy Cream Whole Milk Egg Yolks Vanilla Bean Gelatin Leaves | | 1 cup 2-1/4 cups 2-1/4 cups 10 units 1 1 sheet | |
- In a saucepan caramelize the sugar little by little until is golden brown in color and it is around 380F. Add vanilla bean.
- In a pot warm 1-1/4 cup of the cream. Add the hot cream to the caramelized sugar slowly.
- Add the warm milk and bring to a boil. When the liquid comes to a boil pour over the egg yolks and whisk vigorously.
- Add gelatin (previously soaked and dried) and mix well until dissolved. Strain this caramelized vanilla crème anglaise and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally 24 hours.
- Whip the other 2 cups of cream and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Whip well the crème anglaise to obtain a light texture. Fold in the whipped cream. Keep refrigerated.
Assembly
- Spread or pipe the caramelized vanilla mousse on the cocoa sponge, sprinkle chopped hazelnut brittle and roll it by using the Roul'Pat.
- Refrigerate and cut as desired.
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- Roul'Pat
- Kitchen Aid mixer, whisk attachment
- Sauce pan
- Strainer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Piping bag
- Small offset spatula
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
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