Description
A luscious dessert with rich chocolate flavor and vibrant raspberry notes, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (for raspberry mousse)
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup water (for gelatin)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with the milk, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- For the raspberry mousse, melt 8 oz of dark chocolate using a double boiler and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it bloom for 5 minutes; then warm it until dissolved.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the melted chocolate and the gelatin mixture.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries until evenly distributed.
- When the cake has cooled, slice it in half horizontally and fill it with raspberry mousse.
- For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream and pour it over 4 oz of dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the mousse cake and refrigerate to set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days. Can freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, raspberry dessert, mousse cake, special occasions, birthday cake