Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, where rich, velvety chocolate meets the tart sweetness of fresh raspberries. Perfectly balanced and visually stunning, this dessert is ideal for special occasions or a delightful treat at home. With its airy mousse and decadent chocolate base, every bite promises to be an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold melted chocolate into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- While the cake cools, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in pureed raspberries and remaining melted chocolate.
- Layer mousse on top of the cooled cake, garnish with additional raspberries, chill briefly, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg