Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add the warm milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gently fold in the flour mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
2. Prepare the Strawberry Mousse:
In a small saucepan, heat the chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until the strawberries release their juices and become soft, about 5 minutes. Let it cool.
In a small bowl, combine the gelatin with cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Then, gently heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave or over a double boiler until dissolved.
Puree the cooled strawberry mixture using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Stir in the dissolved gelatin.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until fully combined.
Spread the strawberry mousse over the cooled sponge cake. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until the mousse is firm.
3. Make the Strawberry Jelly Topping:
In a small saucepan, cook the fresh strawberries and sugar over medium heat until the strawberries break down and become syrupy, about 5-7 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the gelatin with cold water, letting it bloom for 5 minutes. Then, dissolve the gelatin mixture by gently heating it.
Stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry mixture and let it cool to room temperature.
Pour the strawberry jelly over the set mousse layer and return the cake to the fridge. Chill for at least another 1-2 hours, or until the jelly is fully set.
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