Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake: A Decadent Homemade Delight
A rich and indulgent chocolate raspberry mousse cake that combines the flavors of velvety chocolate and fresh raspberries, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and eggs to the dry ingredients, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in fresh raspberries gently into the whipped cream.
- Spread the raspberry mousse over the cooled chocolate cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Garnish with additional raspberries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, Dessert, Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Dessert