Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
A luxurious dark chocolate mousse layered with fresh raspberry sauce, perfect for celebrations and sweet gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract until pale and voluminous.
- Fold the cooled, melted chocolate into the egg mixture carefully.
- Incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using gentle motions.
- Prepare the raspberry sauce by heating raspberries, water, and gelatin until dissolved.
- Layer the raspberry sauce at the bottom of a springform pan.
- Pour the chocolate mousse over the raspberry layer, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg