Description
A rich dark chocolate cake layered with a light raspberry mousse, 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, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for mousse)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for mousse)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for mousse)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled (for mousse)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Puree fresh raspberries with sugar to create mousse.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold in the melted dark chocolate and raspberry puree.
- Slice the cooled cake into two horizontal layers and spread half of the raspberry mousse over the first layer.
- Place the second layer on top and finish with the remaining mousse.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For garnish, top with fresh raspberries and a dusting of cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, raspberry mousse, dessert, baking