Is it really Valentine’s Day if there are no Chocolate Covered Strawberries?
Introducing Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake!
Deep rich chocolate mousse with a whole strawberry hiding inside!
At first glance this may seem like a daunting project. But believe me, it is really simple!
No special equipment or molds required for these little individual cakes!
Vegan chocolate mousse is so easy to make with just 5 ingredients and it sets in minutes!
Homemade Vegan Whipped Cream or your favorite store bought variety will all be fine here!
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Notes for Success
Make it Gluten Free simply by using a 1:1 GF Baking Blend in the chocolate cake recipe!
Whipped Cream options are aplenty nowadays and I have several for you to choose from
In the video you see I am using coconut milk cans that have been refrigerated
Whichever you choose be sure to have 1 cup total whipped volume to fold into the mousse
Using a jumbo muffin tin for the molds rather than spend tons of money on expensive metal cake rings.
However you will need some acetate cake strips for easy clean removal and for that smooth look
WATCH THE VIDEO TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY MOUSSE CAKE
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Cake
Ingredients
- ½ Recipe Chocolate Cake for the base of the mousse
- ½ Recipe Vegan ganache
Chocolate Mousse:
- Semi Sweet Vegan Chocolate 8 ounces
- Strong Brewed Coffee 3 Tablespoons
- Agar Powder ½ teaspoon *see notes
- Coconut Milk 2 - 15 ounce cans refrigerated overnight
- OR Your favorite Vegan Whipped Cream total 1 cup whipped volume
- Aquafaba ½ liquid cup
Optional garnishes:
- Cocoa powder for dusting approx ¼ -½ cup
- Fresh Strawberries 8-10
Instructions
- If you are using the coconut milk cans for the whipped cream remember to refrigerate your coconut milk overnight before beginning, otherwise choose your favorite store brand whipped cream or my recipe linked above in the notes for success section
- First grease & parchment line a quarter sheet pan and get the oven preheated to 350°F
- Prepare the chocolate cake recipe and then bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking prepare the ganache recipe as shown on that article recipe post.
- Clean and trim your strawberries and get them ready for dipping, make sure they are dry before you dip them
- Next prepare your molds with the acetate cake strips as shown in the video tutorial on YouTube
- Cut the cooled cake discs with a cookie cutter that is the exact same size as the molds,
- Insert the cake discs into the bottom and then dip your strawberries into the ganache, covering almost all the way to the tips (it just helps in the handling of them to not dip them all the way, but of course you could!)
- Next prepare the chocolate mousse by melting the vegan chocolate in a large mixing bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Sprinkle the agar powder over the hot coffee and bring it to a boil, then keep it warm in a pan of hot water to prevent it from setting.
- Whip the coconut fat from the tops of the cans of coconut milk
- Set aside the whipped cream and then prepare the aquafaba by whipping the bean liquid in a high speed balloon whip stand mixer until thick & glossy CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT AQUAFABA! It's a game changer!!
- Add the warm agar/coffee into the chocolate & whisk smooth, then fold (whisk) in the coconut cream, then fold in the whipped aqaufaba last.
- Immediately & quickly portion into your prepared molds and then refrigerate to set. The agar makes it set really fast!
- Unmold by rolling of the acetate strip carefully then sprinkle with cocoa powder, decorate with the reserved ganache and a sliced strawberry for garnish!
Notes
Mousse cakes must be kept refrigerated at all times.
They will stay fresh for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator **fresh strawberry garnish will wilt after 1-2 days
Because of the fresh strawberry inside, I do not freeze these cakes, the strawberry will be mushy & soggy on the thaw. If you LEAVE OUT the strawberry inside and just make mousse cakes, you can freeze these for up to 1 month
Hi Gretchen
My 13yr wedding anniversary is coming up and I will like to make this recipe for my husband. This will be my very first time baking vegan! What brand is best for vegan chocolate chips. What brand do you use?
Hmm I did not see this comment, but I feel like I responded to this somewhere? at some point?? LOL
Anyway- I hit the jackpot when I lived in NJ and went to WEGMANS supermarket! They have their own brand of vegan chocolate chips for CHEAP!! I stocked up before I left, but I am running low and I’m so sad! 🙁
all your recipe look good
Could you use white chocolate instead? Would you still need the coffee for the agar powder?
Yes to white chocolate mousse, follow the recipe HERE FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE