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Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

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5 from 145 reviews
  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is a decadent layered dessert that combines moist, rich chocolate cake with a smooth and fruity raspberry chocolate mousse. The cake layers are tender and chocolatey, while the mousse blends melted dark chocolate with fresh raspberries and agar-agar to create a luscious, airy topping. This elegant cake is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with a visually stunning and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Mousse Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder ensuring an even distribution of dry components.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk together until frothy for a light batter texture. Then, fold this wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Prepare Raspberry Chocolate Mousse: Gently melt the dark chocolate chips until smooth. Meanwhile, heat the fresh raspberries with agar-agar powder until the agar dissolves and the raspberries soften. Combine the melted chocolate with the warm raspberry gel mixture thoroughly to form a smooth mousse.
  6. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the raspberry chocolate mousse evenly over it. Top with the second cake layer and then spread the remaining mousse over the top layer. Chill briefly to set before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the agar-agar is fully dissolved when heating the raspberries to achieve the right mousse consistency.
  • Use fresh raspberries for vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Allow cake layers to cool completely before assembling to prevent the mousse from melting.
  • You can refrigerate the assembled cake for 1-2 hours before serving for a firmer mousse texture.
  • Dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content works best for this recipe.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate mousse cake, raspberry chocolate cake, layered chocolate dessert, elegant chocolate cake, fruit mousse cake

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