Vanilla Cake with Caramel and Chocolate Mousse 

 | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups (500 ml) flour
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 8 oz (280 g) milk or dark chocolate
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) powdered gelatin
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter
• 8 oz (250 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) dulce de leche
• Chocolate chips