Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
A rich and indulgent cake featuring velvety chocolate mousse layered over a decadent chocolate cake and fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 275 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 cups raspberries
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 chocolate cake layer (optional)
- Fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until soft peaks form.
- Beat the eggs until thick and pale, then add vanilla and melted chocolate, stirring to combine.
- Fold the whipped cream and raspberries into the chocolate mixture.
- If using, place the chocolate cake layer in a springform pan.
- Pour the mousse over the cake layer and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate. It can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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