Description
A rich and elegant mousse cake with deep chocolate flavor and bright raspberry notes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour half the mousse into the prepared cake pan. Layer fresh raspberries on top, then add the remaining mousse. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Once set, remove from the pan and garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Chill time is crucial for the mousse to set properly. Feel free to experiment with chocolate quality to find your favorite flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg