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Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe For Special Occasions

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Creamy chocolate mousse surrounded by ladyfingers, this fancy chocolate charlotte cake recipe take a bit of time to make but the end result is worth it.

Chocolate charlotte cake

I remember that my mother used to make this fancy chocolate mousse cake with ladyfingers on special occasions. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find her recipe in any of her books or clippings. Just another thing I wish I would have asked her about before she passed. Luckily in today’s world, we have the internet. So when I searched for chocolate mousse cake with ladyfingers I found recipes for something called Chocolate Charlotte Cake.

I also learned that a “Charlotte” is a term for an ice-box cake combined with cookies in a mold. Sure sounds like my mother’s fancy cake.

Ladyfingers in springform pan

I set out to buy some ladyfingers and ingredients for chocolate mousse. Using a springform pan I made my very first Chocolate Mousse Cake or Chocolate Charlotte cake and brought it to my sister’s house where we were celebrating both her birthday and our sister-in-law’s birthday.

Chocolate Charlotte Cake mousse

It did take a little bit of time but overall pretty easy and everyone loved it. I loved the fact that you make it a day ahead because it has to set up in the refrigerator for several hours.

One more thing. I also read that “Charlottes” often are topped with fruit or whipped cream so you can really go to town with embellishments. I kept it simple with some dark chocolate shavings.

Note: This recipe uses raw eggs. You can buy pasteurized eggs in the grocery store if you are worried about possible health risks. This might be a good idea if you have young children, are pregnant, or have anyone with a weakened immune system.

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P.S. Who doesn’t love a chocolate treat? You can find a delicious and decadent Chocolate Torte, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Salted Caramel Chocolate bar recipe on this blog as well as several other tasty desserts on my Recipes Page.

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Fancy chocolate charlotte cake

 

Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe

Fancy Chocolate Charlotte Cake Recipe

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz . semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 dozen ladyfingers
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 1 1/2 sticks of butter
  • 6 eggs separated
  • 1/2 c sugar.

Instructions

  1. Line a 10 inch springform pan with wax paper.
  2. Place ladyfingers in the pan with the sugared side facing out. Cut a little of each one so that it's stands nicely in the pan.
  3. Then line the bottom with more lady fingers, cutting to fit.
  4. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
  5. Add milk and stir.
  6. Add butter.
  7. Add egg yolks.
  8. In a mixing bowl whip cream.
  9. Add in chocolate mixture.
  10. In a third bowl beat egg white until it peaks.
  11. Add sugar to egg whites and beat for another minute.
  12. Fold into chocolate mixture.
  13. Pour into pan and cover with plastic.
  14. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours until firm.
  15. Decorate with chocolate shavings, whip cream puffs or fruit.

Notes

Note: This recipe uses raw eggs. You can buy pasteurized eggs in the grocery store if you are worried about possible health risks. This might be a good idea of you have young children, are pregnant, or have anyone with weakened immune system.

Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 486 Total Fat 38g Saturated Fat 23g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 193mg Sodium 162mg Carbohydrates 35g Fiber 2g Sugar 25g Protein 7g
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
© Patti Estep

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. bonnie Joy says

    This dessert was decadent!! I made it for Easter Sunday and everyone raved about it! Will definitely make it again.

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    • Patti Estep says

      Hi Bonnie,

      I’m so excited to hear that you made it and everyone loved it!
      It was always a big hit in our house growing up.
      Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.
      Patti

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    • Mary says

      I beleive your mom may have found this recipe in a delightful book called “The ABC’s of Desserts” which was part of a little cookbook series done by the Peter Pauper Press in the 1960’s.

      Reply

  5. Miz Helen says

    Your Charlotte Cake looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday! Hope you are having a wonderful week and hope to see you soon!
    Miz Helen

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  8. Sue says

    Love the recipe Patti and it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing with us at Over the Moon Link Up. Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2017. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond

    Reply

  10. Mother of 3 says

    That sounds so good and looks delicious! Pinning to try. I have a recipe I remember my memere making; it was a baked mac and cheese casserole with stewed tomatoes… I was the only one in the family that liked it as much as my memere and I can remember being invited over for special dinners with her… I would give anything to have that recipe. Glad you found one just like your moms pie and I’m going to have to go search for one like my memeres.

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    • Patti says

      Hi Sheila,
      I know. It was so great to be able to find similar recipes to my mom’s cake using the internet. I had no idea it actually had a name and meaning but it was a nice surprise.
      Happy New Year!
      Patti

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    • Patti says

      Hi Paula,
      It was a nice surprise to find out that my mom’s cake was actually an interesting baking term. Gotta love the internet.
      Have a great New Year!
      Patti

      Reply

  18. Meegan says

    What a gorgeous and elegant cake! I am anxious to try it. I have made mousse before, but never for a cake. This is the perfect addition to my recipe collection.
    Thanks for sharing.?

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  20. Shelley says

    This looks scrumptious! My little momma makes an amazing chocolate mousse so I’m going to share this with her. I think she will love it! Glad to be a part of the Party Recipe tour with you. Have a happy new year!

    Reply

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