Eggnog Praline Mousse Cake
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:390
Eggnog Praline Mousse Cake
- Ingredients:12
- Servings:64
- Calories per serving:390
A decadent, irresistible holiday dessert tops each layer of cake with praline pieces and a creamy eggnog mousse.
Ingredient
Cake Mixture
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 3 lb 8.00 oz | 7 cups |
| Rum extract | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132) | 5 lb | 1 box |
| Nutmeg, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
Praline
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Almonds, sliced | 10 oz | 3 1/2 cups |
Eggnog Mousse
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 4 lb | 8 cups |
| Instant pudding mix, vanilla | 6 oz | 1 cup |
| Nutmeg, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Rum extract | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) | 2 lb 8.00 oz | 4 cups |
Instructions
- Batter
Pour half of the water and 2 Tbsp rum extract into mixer bowl with paddle attachment.
Add entire amount of cake mix and nutmeg. Mix on medium speed 2 minutes.
Add remaining water slowly while mixing on low speed.
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle. Mix batter on low speed 2 minutes. Do not overmix.
Pour approx. 4 lb 5 oz of batter into each of 2 parchment-lined full sheet pans.
Bake as directed below; allow to cool and freeze until firm, approx. 1 hour.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
12-16 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
14-16 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Pralines
Place water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir sugar occasionally until sugar melts and turns golden brown (8-10 minutes).
Remove from heat. Add almonds and stir quickly into sugar until well coated.
Spread mixture onto greased sheet pan. Cool completely.
Break praline into small pieces; place into food processor and pulse until finely ground. Set aside.
- Eggnog Mousse
Whisk cream, pudding mix, nutmeg and rum extract in mixer bowl using whisk attachment on medium speed until medium peaks form (approx. 6 minutes).
Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle.
Add vanilla icing. Mix on medium speed until fully combined.
- Assembly
Place a cake frame over the first cake layer; spread on 3 lb of mousse filling evenly.
Sprinkle 1.5 lb of ground pralines over mousse.
Invert second sheet cake and spread remaining mousse over top.
Sprinkle on remaining praline; freeze 2 hours or overnight before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories390
- Total Fat19g
- Protein3g
- Total Carbohydrate49g
- Sugars35g
Servings: 64
Serving Size: 1 Slice
Amount Per Serving Calories : 390
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 51% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 35g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
