Description
Indulge in the exquisite Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate sponge and airy raspberry mousse that will impress at any gathering. This elegant dessert features layers of decadent chocolate paired with the refreshing tartness of raspberries, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Ideal for celebrations or as a sweet treat after dinner, this cake is both visually stunning and incredibly easy to make. With straightforward instructions and the option to prepare components ahead of time, you can enjoy a stress-free baking experience that leads to an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 55 g light brown sugar
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 75 g dark chocolate (melted)
- 2¼ tsp powdered vegan gelatin
- 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- 400 g fresh raspberries
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 480 ml double cream (cold)
- 125 g fresh raspberries for garnish
- 50 g dark chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 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 dark chocolate; pour batter into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
- For the mousse, mix vegan gelatin with lemon juice to bloom. Blend raspberries with sugar until smooth.
- Whip cold cream until soft peaks form; fold in raspberry puree and bloomed gelatin.
- Assemble by placing the cooled sponge on a plate, topping with mousse, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg