Cajun Spiced Chocolate Mousse Cake with Cajun Coffee Crumble Topping – A Sensory Journey Through Southern Louisiana’s Flavors 🌟

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Wheat, Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 cup all
• purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• For the Cajun Coffee Crumble Topping:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all
• purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• A pinch of ground cloves
• A pinch of ground allspice
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 tbsp Cajun coffee grounds (preferably dark roast)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and sugar.
3. Add the softened butter and beat until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Stir in the milk until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. For the Cajun Coffee Crumble Topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a bowl.
8. Add the cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the Cajun coffee grounds.
9. Sprinkle the coffee crumble over the cooled cake and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of Cajun spices and coffee grounds brings a unique depth to this dessert, making it an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different Cajun spices and coffee blends to find your perfect combination.