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Delicious Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Indulge in a rich and airy Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake that combines tender chocolate cake with luscious raspberry mousse and a silky ganache topping, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 1 cup flour All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Melted unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the raspberry mousse

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries Fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin Unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons water For bloominng the gelatin
  • 1 cup heavy cream Cold heavy whipping cream

For the ganache

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Luxurious dark chocolate

Instructions
 

Baking the Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
  • Add milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a greased round cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely.

Making the Raspberry Mousse

  • Blend fresh raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and strain through a fine sieve.
  • Bloom gelatin in water for 1 minute and mix it into the raspberry puree.
  • Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold it into the raspberry mixture.

Assembling the Cake

  • Pour raspberry mousse over the cooled chocolate cake and spread evenly.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Preparing the Ganache

  • Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  • Once mousse has set, pour the ganache over the top.

Final Chill and Serve

  • Chill the assembled cake for an additional hour before slicing.
  • Garnish and serve.

Notes

For a healthier version, consider natural sweeteners or coconut cream. Ensure to allow adequate cooling time for the cake and mousse.
Keyword chocolate cake, Classic French, Decadent Dessert, Gourmet Dessert, Raspberry Mousse