Ingredients
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For the Almond Sponge Cake Base:
- 3 large eggs
- 80g granulated sugar (about 1/3 cup)
- 90g almond flour (about 1 cup)
- 20g all-purpose flour (about 2 tbsp)
- 15g unsalted butter, melted
For the Banana Mousse:
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- 50g granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 200ml heavy cream (about 3/4 cup), whipped to soft peaks
- 5g gelatin (2 sheets or 1 tsp powdered gelatin)
For the Dulcey Ganache:
- 150g Dulcey chocolate (about 5 oz)
- 100ml heavy cream (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Mirror Glaze:
- 10g gelatin (4 sheets or 2 tsp powdered gelatin)
- 120g sugar (about 1/2 cup)
- 60ml water (1/4 cup)
- 100ml sweetened condensed milk (about 1/3 cup)
- 150g Dulcey chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Almond Sponge Cake
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
- Add Butter: Fold in melted butter until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and springy to the touch.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely, then trim it to fit the bottom of your entremet mold.
Make the Banana Mousse
- Prepare Gelatin: Soak gelatin in cold water (if using sheets) or bloom in 1 tbsp of water (if powdered).
- Cook Bananas: In a small pot, heat mashed bananas, sugar, and lemon juice until warmed through.
- Incorporate Gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Cool: Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the cooled banana mixture into the whipped cream.
Prepare the Dulcey Ganache
- Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer.
- Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over Dulcey chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Layers
- Layer the Cake: Place the almond sponge cake at the base of your entremet mold.
- Add Banana Mousse: Pour the banana mousse over the cake, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
- Add Dulcey Ganache: Pour the ganache over the set mousse layer.
Make the Mirror Glaze
- Prepare Gelatin: Bloom gelatin as instructed earlier.
- Heat Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot mixture over chopped Dulcey chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Incorporate Gelatin: Stir in the bloomed gelatin.
- Cool and Glaze: Cool to about 90°F (32°C), then pour over the chilled entremet for a smooth, glossy finish.
Final Touches
- Decorate: Add edible gold leaf, caramelized banana slices, or chocolate curls for a show-stopping finish.
- Chill Again: Let the entire entremet set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cooling Time: 4-5 hours
- Cook Time: 30 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g