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Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the luscious combination of rich chocolate sponge and delicate raspberry mousse with this Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.


Ingredients

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Chocolate Sponge

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 55 g light brown sugar
  • 65 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 65 g plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 15 g cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 75 g Dark Chocolate 75%, melted

Raspberry Mousse

  • 2 1/4 teaspoon powdered gelatine
  • 45 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 400 g fresh raspberries (Frozen raspberries can be substituted; see note.)
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 480 ml double cream (heavy cream), cold

Decoration

  • 125 g fresh raspberries
  • 50 g Dark Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Chocolate Sponge – Grease and line a 23cm springform pan. Preheat oven. Whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and melted chocolate. Bake and cool.
  2. Raspberry Mousse – Bloom gelatine, blend raspberries, heat puree with sugar, add gelatin, then fold into whipped cream. Pour over sponge and refrigerate.
  3. To Serve – Decorate with raspberries and chocolate shavings. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos.
  • Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days. Can freeze for up to two months.
  • Raspberries: Frozen raspberries can be used for mousse and coulis.
  • Tips: Use quality ingredients, whip yolks and sugar well, scrape the bowl, fold puree gently, refrigerate adequately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg