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Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

Indulge in Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Bliss at Home

Experience decadent delight with Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake, a rich, chocolate-inspired dessert that satisfies every sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour blend
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can be used
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan version
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy milk is a substitute
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Can swap with semi-sweet or white chocolate
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Frozen can be used if fresh are not available
  • 1 teaspoon Agar-Agar Powder Gelatin can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Coconut cream serves as dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • Microwave
  • Double Boiler
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until well combined. Gradually mix into dry ingredients.
  4. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and mix with heated raspberries and agar-agar until smooth.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering mousse and raspberries between cooled cake layers.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours to set.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy with whipped cream or cocoa powder dusting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure fresh ingredients for best flavor; avoid over-mixing to keep cake light and airy.

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