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Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake. A rich, moist chocolate cake base topped with a velvety smooth dark chocolate mousse, finished with fresh raspberries and a dusting of cocoa and powdered sugar. This dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream come true!

Ingredients

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Cake Base:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup hot coffee

Mousse Layer:

  • 12 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Decoration:

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. The Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Mix dry ingredients, then whisk wet ingredients separately. Combine and stir in hot coffee. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. The Mousse: Melt chocolate, beat egg whites with salt, whip cream with vanilla. Stir egg yolks into melted chocolate, fold in whipped cream and egg whites. Pour over cooled cake and chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  3. To Decorate: Top with fresh raspberries, dust with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Notes

  • You can also add a layer of raspberry jam between the cake and mousse for extra flavor.
  • Ensure the cake has cooled completely before adding the mousse to prevent melting.
  • For a shiny finish, glaze the raspberries with warmed apricot jam before placing on the cake.

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