These Mini Chocolate Ripple Cookie Cakes, inspired by the renowned Australian Choc Ripple Cake, offer a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Each cake consists of alternating layers of luscious, creamy chocolate pudding mousse and cookies that have softened into a cake-like texture.
Prepare the Mousse: In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, instant chocolate pudding mix, icing sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed. Be cautious as the mousse will thicken quickly. Avoid overmixing to prevent it from becoming grainy or splitting.
Build the Mini Cakes: On a mini round gold cake board (or silver) or directly onto serving plates, start assembling the mini cakes. Place a small amount of mousse onto the cake card or plate.
Layer the Cookies: Top the mousse with one chocolate cookie, pressing firmly. Pipe a layer of mousse over this cookie, then add another cookie on top, pressing firmly. Repeat this process, using four cookie layers in total.
Decorate the Sides and Top: Using a plain piping tip, pipe rows of mousse up the sides of the mini cake. Finish off the top with piped mousse 'kisses.'
Refrigerate Overnight: Place the mini cakes in the refrigerator overnight. This step is essential as it allows the cookie layers to soften, giving them a cake-like texture.
Final Touch: Before serving, dust the mini cakes lightly with cocoa powder.
Serve with Raspberry Sauce: Accompany each mini cake with a food pipette filled with raspberry sauce or provide a small bowl of raspberry sauce for guests to drizzle over their cakes before eating.