Le Gateau Victoire Au Chocolate Mousseline Recipes

Steps:

• beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick, pale yellow, and forms a ribbon.
• beat in the orange liqueur.
• set mixing bowl over a pan of almost simmering water and beat for 3 to 4 minutes.
• set mixing bowl over a pan of cold water and beat for 3 to 4 minutes more until it is the consistency of mayonnaise.
• melt chocolate with coffee in a double boiler.
• remove from heat and slowly beat in the butter slowly and a bit at a time to make a smooth cream.
• beat the chocolate into the egg yolks and sugar.
• beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed.
• sprinkle on sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
• stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
• fold in the rest of the egg whites.
• put into serving dish, cups, champagne flutes, etc.
• refrigerate for at least two hours.
• top with whipped cream.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan. Wrap a large sheet of aluminum foil around the outside of the pan, making sure it's absolutely watertight. Set the pan in a large roasting pan.
• In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate, cream, and rum, Cognac, or port. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and salt on medium speed until the mixture is thick and leaves a well-defined ribbon on the surface when you lift the beater, about 5 minutes.
• Fold one-third of the beaten eggs into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the rest. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and pour very warm water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
• Bake until the cake feels just set in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove the cake from the water bath and let cool completely.
• Run a knife around the sides of the cake to help loosen it from the pan. Release the sides of the springform pan and dust the cake with powdered sugar.
• This cake is best the day it's made, although it can be kept overnight at room temperature.
• A colorful cranberry, prune, and kumquat sauce is a lovely winter-season addition to serve alongside this cake during the holidays. Heat 2 cups (500 ml) of ruby or tawny port and 1/2 cup (100 g) of sugar in a small saucepan. Add 12 pitted prunes, quartered, and 2/3 cup (75 g) dried cranberries to the pan and simmer for 4 minutes. Add 12 sliced and seeded kumquats and simmer for 1 minute more.
• Dental floss pulled taut between your fingers works best for getting neat slices of this delicate cake.