Spinach Beetroot Cake Layered With Strawberry Mousse (Without Oil And Butter)

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Spinach Beetroot Cake Layered With Strawberry Mousse (Without Oil And Butter)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 40 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 4 nos eggs


  • 1/4 cup spinach puree


  • 1/4 cup beetroot puree


  • 3 cups all-purpose flour


  • 2½ cups icing sugar


  • 1 cup milk


  • 1 tsp sprig vanilla extract


  • 2 tsp baking powder


  • 1/4 tsp salt


  • For strawberry mousse: 200 gram strawberry


  • 2-3 tbsp water


  • 1 tbsp gelatin


  • 5-6 tbsp sugar


  • 1½ cup whipped cream


  • 1/2 tsp sprig vanilla extract

Directions

  • Grease and line with parchment paper a 9" round cake tin,and preheat microoven at 180°C.
  • Whisk together in a large bowl the dry ingredients; flour,salt , icing sugar,baking powder and keep aside.
  • In another big bowl ,beat eggs one at a time ,till well combine.
  • Add 3/4 cup milk and vanilla extract,mix properly.
  • Now in three batches mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients in cut and fold method.
  • Divide the batter into three portions.
  • Now add spinach puree in one portion, beetroot puree in one portion and rest milk with last portion, combine it well.
  • In the middle of the pan pour 2 tbsp of white mixture then over it add 2 tbsp of spinach mixture ,then over it 2 tbsp of beetroot mixture and repeat the steps until all batter has been used.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for half an hour.
  • For strawberry mousse, take water in a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over it and keep aside for 5 minutes.
  • In a oven proof bowl add chopped strawberries and sugar , microwave it for 5 -6 minutes or till it soften.
  • Add gelatin mixture and again microwave it for 30 seconds, Cool down the mixture and make a smooth puree.
  • Whip the cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, now the mousse is ready.
  • Pour the mousse over the cake and chilled it in the refrigerator for an hour or till it set.
  • Serve with fresh strawberries and enjoy.