Belgian Waffle Cake (Gâteau de Gaufres)
A delightful layered dessert made with crispy Belgian waffles, a rich chocolate mousse, and fresh berries, offering a sophisticated twist on a beloved Belgian treat.
🧂 Ingredients
- 12 pieces Belgian waffles(store-bought or homemade, cooled)
- 300 g Dark chocolate(finely chopped)
- 500 ml Heavy cream
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 50 g Butter(unsalted, softened)
- 200 g Fresh raspberries
- 100 g Fresh blueberries
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar(for dusting)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate mousse: Gently heat 250ml of heavy cream in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale. Pour the hot cream over the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (crème anglaise). Do not boil.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 2
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate and softened butter until smooth and fully incorporated. Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly. Whip the remaining 250ml of heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold it into the cooled chocolate mixture to create the mousse.
⏱️ 15 minutes - 3
Assemble the cake: Place one waffle on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of chocolate mousse over it. Arrange a layer of fresh raspberries on top of the mousse.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 4
Place another waffle on top and repeat the layering process with mousse and berries. Continue layering waffles, mousse, and berries until all waffles are used, ending with a layer of mousse.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 5
Chill the waffle cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and the flavors to meld. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh blueberries.
⏱️ 2 hours
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use high-quality Belgian waffles for the best texture and flavor.
- ✓Ensure the crème anglaise does not boil, or it will curdle.
- ✓Allow ample chilling time for the mousse to firm up properly.
🔄 Variations
- Substitute strawberries or mixed berries for raspberries.
- Add a splash of rum or Grand Marnier to the chocolate mousse for an adult twist.
- Use a white chocolate mousse for a different flavor profile.