Mike Terry's Decadent Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe | Ultimate Cake Off

Mike Terry created this Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe in the second season of TLC's 'Ultimate Cake Off'.

INGREDIENTS

Cake 6 cups granulated sugar 5 cups cake flour 2 1/2 oz salt 5 Tbs. baking powder 2 1/2 cups Fluid Flex (high ratio shortening) 2 cups, 4 oz milk 1 oz real vanilla 1/5 tsp vanilla bean 3 cups, 4 oz eggs 12 oz milk Milk Chocolate Mousse 5 oz milk chocolate 2 oz unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cups Simple Syrup* 3 pints heavy cream (at least 36% butterfat) Southern Country Buttercreme 1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup shortening 1/2 Tbs. real vanilla 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 lbs. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp salt *Simply Syrup: 2 cups of water, 10 oz of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of light corn syrup. Bring to a boil and let cool. Now ready to use.

PREPARATION:

Cake

1. Mix first 7 ingredients on low speed for 3-4 minutes.
2. Add eggs and mix on medium speed for 7-8 minutes. Scrape bowl.
3. Add last Milk and mix on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
4. Bake at 370° F until done.

Milk Chocolate Mousse

1. Cut chocolates into small pieces and melt in a double boiler heat to about 110°. Do not over heat.
2. Remove chocolate from heat and stir in Simple Syrup.
3. Whip the cream until it becomes thickened. Place a small amount of whipped cream in a bowl and quickly fold in the chocolate. DO NOT use a whisk.
4. Slowly add the rest of the cream. Stir until you reach the desired thickness.

Southern Country Buttercreme

1. Blend the powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and milk to a smooth stiff paste.
2. Add shortening and butter.
3. Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

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