Description
A rich and decadent cake featuring layers of dark chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or whole milk with vinegar)
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for raspberry puree)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for mousse)
- 4 ounces Dark chocolate (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, folding gently with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Purée the raspberries with 1/4 cup sugar and strain to remove seeds.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in half the raspberry puree and melted dark chocolate.
- Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally. Spread half of the mousse on the bottom layer, replace the top layer, and top with remaining mousse. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the ganache, heat remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cake.
Notes
Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Avoid overmixing and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg