22/12/2024
Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Servings: 10-12 slices
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
For the Raspberry Mousse:
• 12 oz fresh raspberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp gelatin powder
• 2 cups heavy cream
For the Chocolate Ganache:
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cake
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Raspberry Mousse
1. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down.
2. Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
3. Sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water, let it bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve.
4. Mix gelatin into raspberry puree.
5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into raspberry mixture.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
1. Place one layer of chocolate cake in the bottom of a springform pan.
2. Pour raspberry mousse over the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
Step 4: Make the Chocolate Ganache
1. Heat cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
2. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3. Pour ganache over the cake, spreading it evenly. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Step 5: Serve
1. Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the cake.
2. Slice and serve this decadent Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake to impress your guests!
Tips
• Fresh raspberries: Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and texture in the mousse.
• Chilling time: Ensure the cake chills for at least 4 hours to set the mousse and ganache properly.
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