Gâteau L'ambassadeur (ambassador's Cake)

Gâteau L'ambassadeur (ambassador's Cake)
  • Author: Fanny Cradock

Indulge in the decadent flavors of this luscious chocolate and grape mousse cake. Rich chocolate combined with fresh grapes and a hint of kirsch create a delightful treat that is sure to impress your guests. Each bite is a perfect balance of creamy texture and fruity sweetness, making this dessert a delightful addition to any special occasion.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 125g/4oz chocolate chips or cooking chocolate ( couverture
  • 100g/3½oz sifted icing sugar
  • 3 tbsp double cream
  • 2 separated eggs
  • 55g/2oz peeled grapes
  • 3 tbsp cooking kirsch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 100g/3½oz best unsalted butter
  • 100g/3½oz crumbled petit beurre biscuits

Instructions

  • Place the biscuits in a small bowl, add the kirsch and leave to infuse.
  • Place the water and chocolate in a small thick pan and dissolve over a low heat. Stir well until quite smooth, then remove from the heat.
  • Cut the butter into small flakes and stir into the chocolate until completely dissolved.
  • Add the egg yolks and beat until the mixture is smooth again.
  • Stir in the sugar, blend thoroughly, add the stiffly whipped egg whites and beat them in until mixed thoroughly.
  • Add the soaked biscuits and grapes.
  • Finally add the cream.
  • Turn into a 13cm/5in diameter, oiled sliding-based cake tin, being careful to line the base with a fitting circle of oiled greaseproof paper.
  • Refrigerate until set, turn out, remove paper and garnish.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4-6