Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a dessert that harmoniously blends the richness of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This luxurious cake features layers of creamy raspberry mousse, enveloped in a moist chocolate cake and topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to elevate your day, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the mousse, blend raspberries with sugar and strain to remove seeds. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in melted chocolate and raspberry puree.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Spread half of the mousse on one layer, top with the second layer, and cover with remaining mousse.
- Chill for at least one hour before preparing ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the chilled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (99g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg