Strawberry Heart Cake with Mousseline Cream

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

A heart-shaped cake, light sponge, soaked with a strawberry syrup, topped with fresh strawberries and a generous strawberry‑liqueur‑flavored mousseline cream, all covered with a red marbled icing. Perfect for romantic occasions or celebrations, this elegant dessert combines lightness and indulgence.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 25m
Prep
25m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.70
Per serving:$1.96

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until a very fluffy mixture is obtained
  • Fold in the flour gently to avoid deflating the batter
  • Precise baking at 180 °C for 20 minutes
  • Creating the marbled icing pattern without fully mixing it

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180 °C).
  • Boiling syrup can cause burns; wear kitchen gloves.
  • The liqueur contains alcohol, keep out of reach of children.

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