Description
Indulge in the luxurious Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a delightful dessert that marries the deep richness of dark chocolate with the bright tartness of fresh raspberries. Perfect for special occasions or an elegant treat at home, this cake features sumptuous layers of airy mousse and luscious ganache. Each slice reveals a beautiful contrast of textures, making it a true showstopper at any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for mousse and ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture and alternate with buttermilk until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake before slicing it in half horizontally.
- For the mousse, blend raspberries with sugar; strain to remove seeds. Whip cream and fold in melted chocolate along with raspberry puree.
- Assemble by spreading mousse between cake layers and refrigerate for one hour.
- Create ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth and drizzle over chilled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg