Description
A decadent layer cake featuring rich dark chocolate and a tangy raspberry mousse, perfect for celebrations and sweet moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
- Melting dark chocolate with butter over a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour until no streaks remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream into soft peaks. Mash raspberries with some sugar and fold into the whipped cream, then mix in melted chocolate.
- Layer one cake on a serving plate, spread mousse on top, and place the second cake layer on top. Cover top and sides with more mousse.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set. Serve with extra raspberries and whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for best results. Avoid over-whipping cream to maintain its airy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate, raspberry, mousse, cake, dessert, celebration