Ovaltine Mochi Marjolaine

One of my favorite desserts I learned in culinary school is called a marjolaine, a French seven-layer cake comprised of layers of nutty meringues, ganaches, and buttercreams. Growing up, I loved Ovaltine, a chocolate malted milk powder similar to hot chocolate mix. Though it originates from the United Kingdom, it is popular all over Asia due to British colonization and influence.

Marjolaines are naturally gluten-free, so I thought, why not add layers of mochi cake to the mix for an