Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake. This decadent treat captures the essence of rich dark chocolate and fresh raspberries, creating a delightful balance that excites your taste buds. Perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, this cake is easy to prepare and promises to impress guests with its stunning layers and unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; set aside.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in another bowl until pale and creamy.
- Fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then gently fold in whipped cream until just combined.
- Reserve some raspberries for decoration; fold remaining raspberries into the mousse mixture.
- Pour half of the mousse into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly set. Cool completely.
- Layer remaining mousse on top of the cooled base, smooth out, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg