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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Irresistibly Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

This Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake is a delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and tart raspberry, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate high-quality recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs
Raspberry Mousse
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Gelatin or agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute
  • 2 cups Fresh Raspberries ripe for best flavor
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar for raspberry puree
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream for mousse and ganache
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar for mousse
Ganache
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate for ganache

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Sieve
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and lining the base with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt, whisking to remove lumps.
  4. Whisk together granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs until frothy and pale.
  5. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm.
  7. Cool the brownie completely while preparing the raspberry puree by blending fresh raspberries until smooth and straining for seeds.
  8. Mix strained raspberry puree with sugar and dissolved gelatin.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the raspberry mixture.
  10. Spread raspberry mousse over the cooled brownie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  11. For ganache, heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  12. Remove cake from the pan, drizzle ganache over the top, and let it set before serving. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for celebrations and can be customized with other berries or flavors.

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