Description
Sweet raspberry chocolate mousse cake delivers a luxurious symphony of rich chocolate and tangy berries. Silky layers melt effortlessly, creating a dessert you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare cake pans by greasing and lining two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper, then heat oven to 350F (175C).
- Create chocolate cake base by sifting together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately, combining buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Gradually incorporate wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
- Add boiling water to the batter, gently stirring to create a rich, liquid chocolate consistency.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, ensuring uniform depth for consistent baking.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should come out clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk mixed with lemon juice for a vegan-friendly version.
- Ensure boiling water is added gradually to prevent clumping and create a smoother, more uniform cake batter texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper, richer chocolate flavor and experiment with Dutch-processed or dark cocoa varieties for extra depth.
- Cool cakes completely before assembling to prevent mousse from melting and maintain structural integrity of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 266 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg