Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Recipe, a show-stopping dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate with tart raspberries. Perfect for any special occasion, this cake features an airy chocolate sponge topped with a velvety raspberry mousse, creating a light and refreshing treat that dazzles both the eyes and palate. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or hosting a festive gathering, this elegant dessert is sure to impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings. With simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this gourmet delight at home. Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious yet approachable cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 55 g light brown sugar
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 75 g Dark Chocolate 75% (melted)
- 2¼ tsp powdered gelatine
- 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- 400 g fresh raspberries (Frozen raspberries can be substituted)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 480 ml double cream (heavy cream) (cold)
- 125 g fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- 50 g Dark Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Whisk eggs, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
- Gently mix in melted dark chocolate and pour into a greased 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousse, bloom gelatine in lemon juice, blend raspberries with sugar, strain if desired. Whip cold cream to soft peaks and fold in raspberry puree and gelatine mixture.
- Assemble by layering mousse over cooled sponge; refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg