Description
This Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is an indulgent dessert with layers of chocolate cake, a tangy raspberry jelly, smooth chocolate mousse, and rich chocolate ganache. A decadent treat that’s perfect for special occasions, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory with the addition of fresh raspberries for garnish.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 chocolate cake (9 inches), baked and cooled
Raspberry Jelly Layer:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp gelatin
Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted and cooled
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Fresh Raspberries:
- 1/2 cup (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Jelly Layer: In a saucepan, combine fresh raspberries and sugar, cooking over medium heat until the raspberries break down and release their juices. Stir in gelatin and let the mixture cool before refrigerating to set.
- Make Chocolate Mousse: In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled, melted dark chocolate to create the mousse.
- Assemble the Cake: Start with a layer of cooled chocolate cake. Spread the mousse over the cake, then add the raspberry jelly layer. Top with additional mousse.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the assembled cake.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh raspberries and allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow all layers to set.
Notes
- Allow the cake to chill for a few hours to ensure the mousse and ganache set properly.
- You can make the raspberry jelly layer a day ahead to save time.
- This cake can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10th of the cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg