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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

A rich and decadent dark chocolate cake layered with raspberry mousse, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Raspberry Mousse
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powdered
  • 2 tablespoons water for gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream heated

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Raspberry Mousse
  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, heat raspberries and sugar until the raspberries break down. Strain to remove seeds.
  3. Add lemon juice and bloomed gelatin to the raspberry mixture. Stir until dissolved.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the raspberry mixture.
  5. Spread the mousse over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Ganache
  1. Place chopped dark chocolate in a bowl.
  2. Heat heavy cream until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the mousse.
  4. Refrigerate the cake again for 30 minutes to set the ganache.
Serve
  1. Remove the sides of the springform pan and slice the cake.
  2. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 25g

Notes

For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate and fresh raspberries.

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