Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Servings: 10-12 slices
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 cups sugar
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Raspberry Mousse:
12 oz fresh raspberries
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 350F 175C. 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 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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