Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Light & Creamy: Both the mousse and sponge are refreshingly airy and not heavy, making it delightful to eat.
- Fruity & Flavorful: The raspberry flavor shines through, perfectly complemented by the rich chocolate.
- Impressive Presentation: Its beautiful layers and garnishing with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings make it a perfect celebration cake.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Sponge: Eggs, sugar, dark chocolate, vanilla extract, plain flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, salt
- Raspberry Mousse: Raspberries, gelatin powder, lemon juice, sugar, double cream (heavy cream)
- To Decorate: Fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings
Directions
- Prepare the chocolate sponge by whipping eggs and sugar, melting chocolate, and folding in dry ingredients. Bake until fluffy.
- For the mousse, combine raspberries, gelatin, lemon juice, sugar, and whipped cream to form a light mousse.
- Layer the sponge and mousse in a pan, refrigerate to set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings before serving.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
Variations
- Sponge: No substitutions recommended for the sponge.
- Mousse: Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Decoration: Add a drizzle of raspberry coulis or chocolate sauce for extra flair.
Conclusion
The Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake is a delicious combination of chocolate and raspberry that will undoubtedly wow anyone you serve it to! Perfect for holidays or special celebrations.
