Easy Mousse Cake Filling Any Flavor Recipe

Create a dreamy, light-as-air mousse cake filling in minutes! This incredibly easy recipe is adaptable to any flavor you desire. Use your favorite instant pudding (cheesecake is our go-to!), or add a burst of fresh fruit like marionberries or strawberries for an extra layer of deliciousness. Perfect for pairing with chocolate or lemon cakes, this recipe makes enough filling for a standard two-layer cake. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 252 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.1 (28 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Mousse Cake Filling Any Flavor

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How to Make Easy Mousse Cake Filling Any Flavor

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it sit for a minute to thicken slightly.
  3. Gently fold the pudding mixture into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. If using, gently fold in your desired fruit filling (e.g., 1 cup of marionberry or strawberry preserves/sauce).
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Add a teaspoon or two of sugar or vanilla extract.
  6. Spoon the mousse filling between layers of your cake and frost the top as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

68g

Carbs

4g

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