Double Mousse Dome Cake (Zuccotto Cake)

Zuccotto is a traditional Italian dessert made with sponge cake, chocolate, and whipped cream. Its dome shape resembles a small cap (zucca in Italian), which is how it got its name.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Double Mousse Dome Cake (Zuccotto Cake)

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Sponge Cake
• 200 gram Dark Chocolate
• 200 gram Milk Chocolate
• 1.5 cup Heavy Cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Candied Fruits
• 2 tablespoon Rum
• 1 cup Whipped Cream
• 50 gram Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

1. Line a dome-shaped mold with plastic wrap.
2. Cut the sponge cake into thin slices and line the mold with them, covering the bottom and sides.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate separately.
4. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Divide the whipped cream into two equal portions.
6. Mix one portion with the melted dark chocolate and the other portion with the melted milk chocolate.
7. Fold in the almonds, candied fruits, and rum into the dark chocolate mixture.
8. Pour the dark chocolate mixture into the mold, spreading it evenly.
9. Top with the milk chocolate mixture.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
11. Remove from the mold and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
12. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.