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Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake


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  • Author: Kate Walton
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake is a rich, elegant dessert layered with a fudgy chocolate crust, bright raspberry filling, fluffy chocolate mousse, and silky ganache. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert lovers looking for chocolate dessert ideas, raspberry dessert ideas, holiday baking inspiration, and special occasion cake recipes that feel impressive but are simple to make at home.


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 cups raspberries

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted for mousse

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped for ganache

fresh raspberries for garnish

mint sprig for garnish, optional


Instructions

1. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 20 minutes.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened and jammy. Let the raspberry mixture cool slightly, then spread it over the chilled crust. Return the pan to the refrigerator.

3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, melted semi-sweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until creamy and fully blended.

4. In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups of the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.

5. Spoon the mousse over the raspberry layer and smooth the top. Chill the cake for at least 4 hours, or until the mousse is firm.

6. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream until hot but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

7. Cool the ganache slightly, then pour it over the chilled mousse layer. Let it spread naturally over the top.

8. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a mint sprig if desired. Chill for 30 minutes more before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese so the mousse layer turns out perfectly smooth.

Let the raspberry layer cool before adding the mousse so the layers stay clean and defined.

Dip your knife in warm water and wipe it between slices for the neatest presentation.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg