Pink Panter 2.0 - Ruby Chocolate & Salted Caramel Crispearls Cake
This elegant modern pastry is a contemporary reimagining of a beloved Spanish childhood treat, known as “Pantera Rosa.” Created by the chef as a nostalgic tribute, the cake is coated in vibrant Callebaut Ruby RB2 couverture, offering a naturally pink finish and a refined chocolate profile.
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The Recipe
For this creation (15 portions), I worked with a very special selection of Callebaut chocolates, each bringing its own personality to the dish.
The W2 white chocolate (28%) served as the base for a smooth and well-balanced mousse, with a creamy texture and delicate flavor.
For the sponge, I used Velvet Experience Ecuador (39%), which provides an intense cocoa taste and an incredibly fluffy crumb.
The final touch comes from the Ruby RB2 chocolate glaze (32.8%), adding its fruity profile and distinctive natural color.
To finish, a crunchy element with Crispearls Gold salted caramel brings texture and an irresistible contrast.
Chocolate Sponge Cake
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- 120 g milk
- 100 g sunflower oil
- 180 g Callebaut Velvet Experience Ecuador 39% chocolate
- 180 g flour
- 7 g dry yeast (baking powder)
- 2 g salt
Preparation
- Place a saucepan with water on the heat. In a metal bowl, add the chocolate and melt it using a bain-marie.
- While the chocolate is melting, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and doubled in volume.
- Add the milk and oil to the egg and sugar mixture and mix well.
- Add the melted chocolate and fold it in gently using a spatula.
- Once the mixture is homogeneous, add the flour and baking powder and continue mixing until incorporated.
- Grease a baking tray with butter, pour in the mixture, and bake for 35–40 minutes at 180°C (static oven).
- Once baked, let it cool on a rack and cut into bars to fit the mold you will use.
White Chocolate and Lime Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 500 g whipping cream
- 3 gelatin sheets
- 1 lime
- 250 g white chocolate W2 (28%)
Preparation
- In a Thermomix, add the chocolate and heat to 75°C at the lowest speed.
- Once melted, let it cool to 50°C and add the eggs and previously hydrated gelatin.
- Zest the lime into the mixture and blend at high speed until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream.
- Once both preparations are ready, gradually fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using a spatula and gentle folding motions until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a piping bag and reserve until use.
Coating
Ingredients
- 40 g coconut oil
- 60 g butter
- 500 g Ruby chocolate RB2 (32.8%)
Preparation
- Melt the butter and coconut oil together in a bowl over a bain-marie at 35– 40°C, without overheating.
- Melt the Ruby chocolate separately using the same method until it reaches 40–45°C.
- Transfer the chocolate to a glass container, add the butter and coconut oil mixture, and blend with a hand blender, trying to incorporate as little air as possible.
- Let it cool gradually to 30–31°C. It is now ready to use for co
Assembly
- Using silicone bar-shaped molds, fill them about 75% with the white chocolate and lime mousse.
- Insert the chocolate sponge bars into the center and add more mousse if needed.
- Level the surface with a spatula, removing any excess.
- Freeze the molds for at least 10 hours.
- Unmold and place on a rack with a tray underneath.
- Pour the Ruby chocolate coating over; due to the frozen temperature, it will set instantly.
- Decorate with gold salted caramel Crispearls and store in the fridge until fully defrosted.
- When cut in half, you’ll see a soft, airy sponge in the center, surrounded by creamy mousse, with a crunchy coating and salted caramel pearls on top that enhance the sweetness of the dessert even more.

Meet the Chef
Carlos Maestre, 37, was born in Spain and trained as a chef in his hometown of Salamanca. He later moved to Barcelona to advance his career, spending nine years as head chef before relocating to Vienna, where he continues his path as an executive chef and private cook. Six years ago, he also began sharing his recipes online.
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