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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake, a dessert that masterfully blends rich dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This cake features a moist chocolate base, a velvety raspberry mousse filling, and a glossy ganache topping, making it an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself on a weeknight, this cake is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more. With straightforward steps and familiar ingredients, you can create this gourmet dessert in no time!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces Dark chocolate
  • 4 ounces Dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the mousse: Puree raspberries with sugar, strain through a sieve. Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold in melted dark chocolate and raspberry puree.
  8. Chill mousse for 30 minutes. Slice cooled cake into two layers; spread mousse between layers and on top.
  9. For the ganache: Heat cream until boiling; pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, then drizzle over the assembled cake.

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