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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Indulge in Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Bliss

Discover the luscious layers of Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder check freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda vital for texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 3 large eggs for a vegan option, replace with 1/4 cup applesauce each
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 cups buttermilk can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar
For the Mousse
  • 1 cups fresh raspberries extra for garnish
  • 1 cups heavy cream use coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate (for mousse) melted
For the Ganache
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate (for ganache) can use milk chocolate
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream heat until boiling

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • fine sieve
  • serrated knife
  • Wire Rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and dust it with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the mousse by pureeing the fresh raspberries with sugar, then strain. Whip heavy cream and fold in chocolate and raspberry puree.
  8. Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally. Place one layer on a plate, spread with half of the mousse, add the second layer, and top with remaining mousse.
  9. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour covered with plastic wrap.
  10. For the ganache, heat heavy cream to boiling and pour over chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and a smoother batter.

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