Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake. A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with a luscious raspberry mousse, topped with a silky dark chocolate ganache. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
Raspberry Mousse:
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 ounces Dark chocolate (melted)
Ganache:
- 4 ounces Dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare the cake: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the raspberry mousse: Puree raspberries with sugar, strain, whip cream with vanilla, fold in melted chocolate and raspberry puree. Refrigerate to set.
- Assemble the cake: Slice the cake in half, spread mousse between layers, and chill.
- Prepare the ganache: Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cake.
Notes
- You can decorate the cake with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before assembling with the mousse to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Mousse, Ganache, Dessert Recipe
