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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake Recipe

A luxurious Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion and customizable for dietary preferences.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dark chocolate cocoa can enhance richness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Regular milk mixed with lemon juice works well
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Fresh raspberries Strawberries or blueberries can be used as substitutes
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 8 oz Dark chocolate Milk chocolate can be used but will alter flavor
For the Ganache
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 oz Dark chocolate Chopped

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing the sides and dusting with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, puree fresh raspberries with sugar, strain to remove seeds, then whip heavy cream and fold in melted dark chocolate and raspberry puree.
  7. Once the cake is cool, slice it in half and spread half of the raspberry mousse on the bottom layer. Add the second layer and the rest of the mousse on top.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling, pour over chopped dark chocolate, stir until smooth, then drizzle over the chilled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill mousse for at least 30 minutes before assembly. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

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