Entremets Chocolat

Chocolate Mousse Cake

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Preparation info
  • Two

    9 in . ( 23 cm ) cakes
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Pâtisserie & Baking Foundations

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 2012

  • About

The ladyfingers (biscuits cuillère) that form the base of this decadent chocolate concoction originated in France in the 11th century. Like many early pastry creations, the ladyfinger’s roots can be traced back to European royalty. The small, delicate cakes were developed under the royal House of Savoy, and were given to court visitors as a demonstration of the culinary tradition of the Savoy region. The cakes were also brought by dignitaries from the House Savoy when they travelled to meet