Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake. A decadent treat perfect for any special occasion or to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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For the chocolate cake base:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the raspberry mousse:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the chocolate mousse:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish (optional):
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the chocolate cake base: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, pour into pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the raspberry mousse: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice, add gelatin, fold in whipped cream, and spread over cake.
- Create the chocolate mousse: Melt chocolate with cream, fold in whipped cream, layer over raspberry mousse, and chill.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Make the cake a day ahead for best results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If using frozen raspberries, thaw and drain before use.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
