Delicious Mousse-Filled Angel Food Cake
This Angel Cake Recipe has a delicious twist! It’s a luscious chocolate cake filling that’s revealed when the first slice is removed!
On the exterior, this looks like your typical Angel Food Cake Recipe, but it’s the egg-free chocolate mousse in the middle that steals the show!!
Why You Must Make This Cake
This delightful cake recipe has been a family favorite since my kids were little. I started off using a store-bought cake but misplaced the original recipe. When I recreated it for my blog back in 2011, the photos were dark and didn’t do justice to the cake’s charm. Here’s the revamped version, and believe me, it was a hit back then and will be again!
- If your family loves the light, airy texture of angel food cake, this upgraded version will definitely impress!
- While traditional angel food cake may not excite chocolate lovers, this mousse-filled version changes the game.
- Even with whipped cream and mousse, this dessert maintains a lighter feel than many other cake recipes.
Ingredient Notes
- Angel Food Cake: Use a large homemade cake or a bakery version that serves 10-12. If you go the homemade route, gather 12 egg whites!
- Heavy Cream: Essential for both the mousse and the whipped cream frosting. Choose cream with 36% butterfat or more.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Either chocolate chips or chopped semi-sweet chocolate will do the trick.
- Strong Coffee: This will highlight the rich chocolate flavor.
- Kahlua: Coffee liqueur adds an extra depth to the chocolate flavor.
- Butter: I use salted butter for added richness, but unsalted works as well. Just add a pinch of salt when melting with the chocolate if you go unsalted.
- Plain Gelatin: Look for Knox brand gelatin, usually found near flavored Jello.
- Powdered Sugar: This sweetens and stabilizes the whipped cream frosting. Make sure to sift it to remove lumps.
- Whip-It: A whipped cream stabilizer that can be found in many baking aisles. Optional but helpful if you won’t consume the cake right away.
- Vanilla: Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.
How to Make the Cake
Prepare the Cake
If you’re baking a homemade angel food cake, go ahead and bake it first, letting it cool completely before moving to the next steps.
Melt the Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together chocolate chips, coffee, Kahlua, and butter. Stir and heat in 30-second intervals until smooth. Allow it to cool until just warm.
Bloom the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup of heavy cream. Let it sit and bloom for about 5 minutes.
Mix Gelatin with Chocolate
Once your chocolate mixture has cooled, gently fold in the bloomed gelatin.
Prepare the Mousse
In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in ¼ cup of this whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Then, fold in half of the remaining whipped cream, and eventually fold in the last half. Allow the mousse to chill in the fridge for about an hour.
Assemble the Cake
Slice about 1 inch off the top of the angel food cake and set the top aside. Cut out a trench in the cake, careful not to go too deep. Use the removed cake pieces for a snack!
Fill with Mousse
Carefully fill the trench with the luscious chocolate mousse and place the reserved top back on the cake.
Make the Whipped Cream Frosting
Whip cream with powdered sugar, Whip-It, and vanilla. Frost the cake generously and chill it before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s simple! Carefully slice off about an inch from the top of the cake. Remove the inner part of the cake to create a trench for the mousse or other filling, then replace the top.
How Do You Slice an Angel Food Cake?
To keep it intact, use a serrated knife. A straight-edge knife can squish the cake rather than slice it properly.
How Do You Store Angel Food Cake?
Cover a plain angel food cake with plastic wrap at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for an additional 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. If filled with whipped cream, refrigerate and consume within 3 days for best quality.
Can You Use Other Fillings?
Absolutely! Feel free to get creative with the mousse. Fruits, other flavored creams, or custards can also make great fillings!
What Can I Use Instead of Kahlua?
If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic substitute, try using additional strong coffee or even espresso to maintain that coffee punch without the liquor.
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