Save to Pinterest A stunning, show-stopping dessert centerpiece inspired by the elegance of diamond engagement rings. This creative cake features layers of vanilla sponge, rich white chocolate mousse, and a sparkling jewel-like glaze, perfect for celebrations.
This recipe has become a favorite for celebrations I host, always impressing guests with its beauty and flavor.
Ingredients
- Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs, 120 g granulated sugar, 120 g all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt
- White Chocolate Mousse: 200 g white chocolate chopped, 300 ml heavy cream divided, 2 sheets gelatin (or 5 g powdered gelatin), 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mirror Glaze: 200 g white chocolate chopped, 150 g granulated sugar, 100 ml water, 100 g sweetened condensed milk, 8 g powdered gelatin, Food coloring (silver, pearl, or pastel tones)
- Decoration: Edible silver leaf, Edible glitter, Sugar pearls or edible jewels
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a large ring-shaped cake pan or a standard cake pan with a small round cutter in the center to create a ring shape.
- Sponge:
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until pale and tripled in volume (about 8 minutes). Gently fold in sifted flour, vanilla, and salt. Pour into the pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 25 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Mousse:
- Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Melt white chocolate over a bain-marie or in the microwave. Heat 100 ml cream to just simmering then dissolve the gelatin in it. Pour over melted chocolate stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Whip remaining cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture with vanilla.
- Assemble:
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Place the bottom layer in a clean ring mold (or springform pan) spread half the mousse add the top layer and cover with remaining mousse. Smooth the top and freeze for 2 hours.
- Glaze:
- Soften gelatin in cold water. Combine sugar water and condensed milk in a saucepan bring just to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in gelatin to dissolve then pour over white chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes then blend until smooth. Add food coloring for a jewel-like sheen. Cool glaze to 32°C (90°F).
- Decorate:
- Remove cake from freezer and unmold onto a wire rack. Pour mirror glaze evenly over the frozen cake letting excess drip off. Decorate immediately with edible silver leaf glitter and sugar pearls to mimic a diamond rings sparkle.
- Chill:
- Chill the finished cake in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set. Slice and serve.
Save to Pinterest Making this dessert always brings joyful moments with friends and family as everyone marvels at the stunning presentation and delicious taste.
Required Tools
Stand mixer or hand mixer ring cake pan or springform pan mixing bowls saucepan wire rack offset spatula thermometer (for glaze)
Allergen Information
Contains eggs dairy and gluten (wheat) May contain soy (in some chocolate) Check all decorations for nut and gluten traces if allergies are a concern
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 6 g
Save to Pinterest This diamond ring cake will be the centerpiece of any celebration bringing elegance and exquisite flavor together.
Recipe FAQs
- → How is the ring shape achieved in this dessert?
The ring shape is created by baking the sponge cake in a ring cake pan or by using a small round cutter in the center of a standard cake pan.
- → What gives the glaze its jewel-like shimmer?
The mirror glaze combines white chocolate with gelatin and food coloring in silver or pearl tones to create a sparkling, reflective surface.
- → Can this dessert be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, the assembled dessert is frozen and chilled for several hours to set the mousse and glaze properly before serving.
- → What ingredients provide the mousse’s creamy texture?
White chocolate combined with whipped heavy cream and softened gelatin creates a smooth, airy mousse layer.
- → Are there suggested decoration elements for added elegance?
Edible silver leaf, glitter, and sugar pearls or edible jewels enhance the dessert’s sparkling, luxurious appearance.