Description
A rich and decadent layered dessert featuring a moist dark chocolate cake filled with a light raspberry mousse and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 ounces Dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 4 ounces Dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the raspberry mousse, puree raspberries with sugar in a blender. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in melted dark chocolate and raspberry puree.
- Refrigerate mousse for about 30 minutes to set.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the raspberry mousse over it. Add the second cake layer and top with the remaining mousse.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour.
- For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the chilled cake before serving.
Notes
- Garnish with extra fresh raspberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American