Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
A rich and elegant dessert featuring layers of dark chocolate and fresh raspberries, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light. Mix in the cooled chocolate.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold it into the chocolate mixture gently.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mixture.
- Carefully add the raspberries and gently mix.
- Pour the mousse into a cake dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Notes
For an extra indulgent experience, serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a scoop of sorbet. Quality chocolate is key to achieving a rich flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg