Description
A luxurious Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake with rich layers of chocolate sponge and airy raspberry mousse, perfect for celebrations or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 55 g light brown sugar
- 65 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 15 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 75 g dark chocolate (75% melted)
- 2¼ tsp powdered gelatine
- 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- 400 g fresh raspberries (frozen raspberries can be substituted)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 480 ml double cream (heavy cream) (cold)
- 125 g fresh raspberries for decoration
- 50 g dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift in the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt. Gently fold until combined.
- Add the melted dark chocolate and fold carefully until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix the powdered gelatine with fresh lemon juice and let it bloom.
- Blend 400 g of fresh raspberries with 100 g of granulated sugar until smooth.
- Gently heat the gelatine mixture until it dissolves, then add to the raspberry puree and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the cold double cream until soft peaks form, and fold in the raspberry mixture.
- Place the cooled chocolate sponge on a serving plate, pour the raspberry mousse over the sponge, and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the mousse to set.
- Once set, decorate with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill mixing bowls and beaters for whipping cream to maintain texture.
