French Fridays with Dorie: Michel Rostang’s Double Chocolate Mousse Cake
January 21, 2011 at 11:09 am | Posted in cakes & tortes, french fridays w dorie, groups, sweet things | 24 Comments
This is baked chocolate mousse. End of post.
Really, that’s all I think needs to be said. It is dark and silky and my idea of a perfectly elegant chocolate dessert. There are options with this cake, too. You can bake of just part of the mousse as a base, then top it with the remaining mousse and either chill it as-is or bake it again. If you bake it again, you can either eat it warm or pop it in the fridge and eat it cold. Decision tree analysis is not my forte, but in the end I opted for the fully baked variation and enjoyed it chilled (and I think it was a good call). Don’t fret when your cake comes out of the oven puffed and then totally sinks in the middle as it rests. It’s supposed to…and anyway, that dip is the perfect spot to pile on whipped cream!
I think I’ll be making this again for Valentine’s Day. For the recipe, see Around my French Table by Dorie Greenspan. Don’t forget to check out my fellow francophiles’ posts (and you might want to check out the P&Q section…some folks had problems with mousee seeping while baking, although I did not experience this)!
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Oh heavens! I think I could jump into that right now! Gorgeous!
Comment by a.w.— January 21, 2011 #
I so totally love you for being in both groups Steph. MUAH! Looks lovely. I think my chocoholic boy, Liam, is going to love it.
My first layer is chilling. Hoping I can get it finished before the good light is gone.
Comment by LW— January 21, 2011 #
Wow. That just looks incredible – and perfect for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Comment by Jessica of My Baking Heart— January 21, 2011 #
Yes, perfect dip for ice cream or whipped cream. I loved how fudgy it was.
Comment by Margaret— January 21, 2011 #
I like the look of the center of your cake. Very brownie-esque. Great job!
Comment by yummychunklet— January 21, 2011 #
Ooooooh, this looks absolutely amazing! Love the addition of whipped cream on top. 🙂
Comment by sara— January 21, 2011 #
Steph, your cake looks amazingly delicious! Beautiful job!
Comment by Nina— January 21, 2011 #
this looks like the perfect dessert! as you said, so smooth and silky. definitely going to make this.
did you serve it warm or cold?
Comment by netflixandnutella— January 21, 2011 #
we had it chilled
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— January 21, 2011 #
Wow, that looks amazing!
Comment by Lisa@ButteryBooks— January 21, 2011 #
My first layer is in the oven too, and looking at your pictures I really wish I had started this earlier and was enjoying it already. Yummm!
Comment by Patti— January 21, 2011 #
Looks fabulous! Your right that little dip in the cake is just right for some lovely whipped cream. Lovely Job! B:)
Comment by beth@thescreenporch— January 21, 2011 #
Oh my gosh! That cake’s center looks like pure rich chocolate silk! Is it bad that I would rather spend a friday night with a cake like this instead of going out? 😀
Comment by Valerie— January 21, 2011 #
Yes. That’s the perfect dessert!
Comment by Wendy— January 21, 2011 #
What a nice looking cake. That’s A LOT of whipped cream 🙂
Comment by betsy— January 21, 2011 #
I love how yours looks. It may inspire me to want to try again with a smaller pan!
Comment by Christina— January 22, 2011 #
Looks wonderful. I thought I was all set this week and then on the day of posting I kept wondering why everyone was posting this when it was supposed to be the B’stilla…obviously not everyone else could be in error…so I am all ready for the B’stilla post and will be timely on that, late with this. Can you tell me what size/kind of pan you used? I want to make a smaller one than she has listed. Wasn’t sure how to do that.
Comment by Kayte— January 23, 2011 #
I used my 6-inch springform and did half a recipe.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— January 23, 2011 #
Thanks, Steph!
Comment by Kayte— January 23, 2011 #
That dollop of whipped cream just would totally seal the deal for me. Beautiful!
Comment by Cher— January 23, 2011 #
Yours looks stunning and delicious-I love how you filled it to the brim with whipped cream !
Comment by sandy— January 23, 2011 #
You didn’t need to do more than post the pictures with this one. This looks outstanding – says the girl who is in denial about liking chocolate.
Comment by Eliana— January 24, 2011 #
Oh wow does this look good. I’m into chocolate mousse in any form! Must try this!
Comment by Allison— January 24, 2011 #
It’s only 9am here, but I could easily dig into some of that cake. Wow, chocolately indeed. I must be getting my book out and making this one, for sure!!!
Comment by Julia @ Mélanger— January 25, 2011 #