Description
Indulge your senses with this Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a rich and elegant dessert that seamlessly marries the deep flavors of dark chocolate with the bright tartness of fresh raspberries. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this cake features a moist chocolate sponge base topped with an airy raspberry mousse that will delight all palates. Each bite is a harmonious blend of indulgence and refreshment, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With straightforward steps and minimal fuss, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this stunning centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 55 g light brown sugar
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g plain flour
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 75 g dark chocolate (melted)
- 2¼ tsp vegan gelatin
- 45 ml lemon juice
- 400 g fresh raspberries
- 100 g granulated sugar (for mousse)
- 480 ml cold double cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch baking pan.
- Whisk eggs, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt; fold gently. Stir in melted chocolate.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For mousse, mix vegan gelatin with lemon juice; let bloom for 5 minutes. Blend raspberries with sugar until smooth; strain if desired. Heat gelatin mixture until dissolved; combine with raspberry puree.
- Whip cold cream to soft peaks; gently fold in raspberry mixture.
- Once the sponge cools completely, pour raspberry mousse over it and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: None specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg