Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
A decadent and airy Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake featuring rich cocoa-infused layers paired with a luscious raspberry and dark chocolate mousse, perfect for special occasions or indulgent dessert cravings.
- 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
Scale
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
Mousse Filling
- 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.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder until fully combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk until the mixture is frothy and smooth.
- Make the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the mousse: Melt the dark chocolate chips gently, preferably in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Separately, heat the fresh raspberries with agar-agar powder until the agar-agar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. Combine the melted chocolate with the heated raspberry mixture to create a smooth, rich mousse.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread half of the mousse evenly over it. Carefully set the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining mousse generously over the top layer to finish the cake.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe raspberries for the mousse to enhance flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter mousse, adjust the amount of sugar or add sweetener to the raspberry mixture before combining.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cooled before applying the mousse to prevent melting or slipping.
- Agar-agar is used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin to set the mousse firmly.
- Store the assembled cake in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
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