Indulge in Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake: The Best Simple Dessert Recipe
Indulge in a rich and creamy dark chocolate raspberry mousse cake that is simple to make and a delight to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla and salt until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Pour the mousse into a cake pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve topped with additional raspberries if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- Allow the cake to chill overnight for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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