Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
This Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is a luscious dessert combining moist chocolate cake layers with a rich and airy raspberry chocolate mousse. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats, it blends the deep flavors of dark chocolate with fresh raspberries, creating a balanced and elegant cake that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Mousse Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk together until the mixture becomes frothy, ensuring a lighter batter.
- Make Cake Batter: Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter and keeping the cake moist.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, allow the cakes to cool completely before assembly.
- Prepare Raspberry Chocolate Mousse: Melt the dark chocolate chips gently, either in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning. In a small saucepan, heat the fresh raspberries with agar-agar powder until the agar-agar dissolves completely, creating a gel-like texture.
- Combine Mousse Components: Mix the melted dark chocolate with the heated raspberry-agar mixture to form a smooth and airy mousse.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the mousse evenly over it. Carefully top with the second cake layer, then spread the remaining mousse over the top to finish the cake.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are fully cooled before adding mousse to prevent melting.
- Agar-agar gives mousse a firm texture; alternatively, gelatin can be used if preferred.
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor.
- Dark chocolate chips with at least 60% cocoa content provide a rich chocolate taste.
- For a fluffier mousse, gently fold whipped cream into the raspberry-chocolate mixture before assembly.
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