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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake to Impress

This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake combines rich chocolate and tart raspberries for an unforgettable dessert that's gluten-free and customizable.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Substitute with sour cream or yogurt if buttermilk is not available.
For the Raspberry Mousse
  • 2 cups Fresh Raspberries Substitute with strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries for different flavors.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Melted and cooled.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Heated to create a glossy ganache.
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Chopped to combine with cream.

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the mousse, puree fresh raspberries with sugar, strain to remove seeds, then whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold in raspberry puree and melted chocolate.
  8. Once the cake is cool, slice it into two layers, spread half the mousse on the first layer, place the second layer on top, and spread the remaining mousse over the top.
  9. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  10. To prepare the ganache, heat cream until just boiling, then pour over the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the ganache over the chilled cake, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened but not melted to create a creamy mixture. Allow cake to cool completely before layering.

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