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Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus 2 hours chilling
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is a decadent dessert layering a rich chocolate cake with airy dark chocolate mousse and vibrant raspberry jelly. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries, this 10-serving cake offers a luscious balance of chocolate and fruity tartness. With no baking required beyond the cake layer and quick assembly, it’s perfect for special occasions or indulgent weekend treats.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Layer

  • 1 chocolate cake (9 inches), baked and cooled

Raspberry Jelly Layer

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp gelatin

Chocolate Mousse

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dark chocolate, melted and cooled

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Raspberry Jelly Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh raspberries and sugar. Cook until the raspberries break down and release their juices. Stir in gelatin thoroughly, then remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate until the jelly sets firmly.
  2. Make Chocolate Mousse: Whip 1 cup of heavy cream in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the cooled, melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream to create a smooth, airy mousse.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Place the cooled chocolate cake on a serving platter. Spread a layer of chocolate mousse evenly over the cake. Carefully add the raspberry jelly layer on top of the mousse. Spread another layer of chocolate mousse over the raspberry jelly layer.
  4. Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Pour the ganache evenly over the assembled cake. Garnish with fresh raspberries on top. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow all layers to fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before layering to prevent melting the mousse.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor in mousse and ganache.
  • If gelatin is unavailable, agar-agar can be substituted as a vegetarian alternative, but check package instructions for amounts.
  • This cake is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
  • For a firmer mousse, chill the mousse layer briefly before adding the raspberry jelly layer.

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