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 Date: 2022-11-21
