Description
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake is a luscious dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and tart raspberries. This indulgent cake is not just a treat; it’s an experience that transforms any occasion into a celebration. The velvety mousse layered between moist chocolate cake creates a delightful harmony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a bowl, beat together sugar and egg yolks until pale, then mix in melted chocolate.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder and beaten egg whites until combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in remaining egg whites and vanilla extract.
- Add fresh raspberries to the mousse mixture.
- Layer half of the mousse on the cooled cake, add another layer of cake, and top with remaining mousse.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg