Pecan Caramel Mousse Cake

This Pecan Caramel Mousse Cake is an elegant delightful cake that is perfect for fall days and especially for Thanksgiving table. The cake consists of two layers of vanilla sponge cake with caramel pecan topping and with a smooth custard salted caramel mousse filling. The combination of textures and flavors is simply amazing and totally irresistible.

Ingredients

Makes about 10-12 servings

Pecan Vanilla Sponge Cake Layers

For Caramelized Pecans

• 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
• 5 tbsp (70g) butter
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
• 3 tbsp (40ml) whipping cream
• 1 cup (100g) pecans/walnuts , toasted and chopped

For the Sponge Cake Batter

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

Caramel Pastry Cream

• 2 cups (480ml) milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp (15g) sugar
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1 tbsp (10g) flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1 tbsp (15ml) water
• 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract