Vanilla Meringue Mousse Cake

This Vanilla Meringue Mousse Cake is one of the most delightful vanilla cakes I have ever made. With a classic combination of vanilla and chocolate, this cake will win the hearts of everybody. The cake consists of two vanilla sponge cake layers filled with smooth vanilla meringue mousse, topped with chocolate glaze and decorated with fresh raspberries. The cake simply melts in your mouth and is simply addictive.

Ingredients

Makes about 10 servings

• Vanilla Sponge Cake Layers
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
• 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
• 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour

Vanilla Meringue Mousse

For the Vanilla Pastry Cream

• 2 cups (480ml) milk
• 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
• 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1 tbsp (10g) flour
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
• 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract

For gelatin

• 2½ tsp (8g) gelatin powder
• 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water

For the Meringue

• 3 egg whites , at room temperature
• 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt

Chocolate Glaze

• 6 oz (180g) semisweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup (180g) whipping cream
• 2 ½ tbsp (37ml) milk
• 2½ tbsp (37g) unsalted butter , at room temperature

For Decorating

• fresh raspberries
• chocolate decorations
• powdered sugar