Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
A decadent and airy Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake featuring moist chocolate layers and a luscious raspberry-infused chocolate mousse, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a fruity twist in their dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake Layers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans to prevent sticking, ensuring easy cake removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder until well combined and free of lumps.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with vegetable oil and whole milk until frothy and smooth, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to maintain a light texture.
- Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare the Mousse: Gently melt the dark chocolate chips over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. In a small saucepan, warm the fresh raspberries with agar-agar powder until the agar-agar dissolves completely, then combine the raspberry mixture with melted chocolate to create a smooth mousse.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread half of the raspberry chocolate mousse evenly over it. Top with the second cake layer, then spread the remaining mousse on top, smoothing the surface for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for best flavor and texture in the mousse.
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before applying mousse to prevent melting.
- Agar-agar serves as a vegan-friendly gelatin substitute to set the mousse.
- You can refrigerate the assembled cake for 1-2 hours to firm up the mousse before serving.
- For a richer cake, substitute whole milk with buttermilk or add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to wet ingredients.
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