Description
Indulge in the luxurious Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse Cake with Dark Chocolate Mirror Glaze. This exquisite dessert layers rich chocolate mousse with tart raspberry, all topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, this cake not only tantalizes the taste buds but also dazzles the eyes with its vibrant colors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate with half of the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Whip remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form. Beat egg yolks with half of the sugar until creamy; fold in melted chocolate, then gently mix in whipped cream.
- Fold in fresh raspberries and pour half the mousse into the prepared pan. Layer remaining mousse on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water, then melt remaining dark chocolate over low heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved; pour over chilled mousse for a glossy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg