Description
A decadent and comforting dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with tart raspberries, creating a delightful mousse cake.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream, for whipping
- Optional: sugar for whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a springform pan.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and butter. Melt over a pot of simmering water and stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Fold in raspberries carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly. It will firm up while cooling.
- Let it cool in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with a bit of sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Release the cake from the springform pan, top with whipped cream and extra raspberries, and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Fresh, ripe raspberries are essential for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, mousse cake, raspberry dessert, decadent dessert, holiday dessert