Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For the Raspberry Mousse
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Chocolate Mousse
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Garnish
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cake Base
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, beat oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely in the pan while preparing the mousse layers.
Step 2: Make the Raspberry Mousse
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In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook until the raspberries break down and release their juices (about 5 minutes).
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Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
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In a small bowl, mix gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
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Heat the strained raspberry mixture slightly, then stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
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In a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the raspberry mixture until smooth.
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Spread the raspberry mousse evenly over the cooled chocolate cake base and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Mousse
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Melt chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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In a small bowl, mix gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
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Heat ¼ cup of the heavy cream in a small saucepan, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
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Whisk the gelatin-cream mixture into the melted chocolate until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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In a separate bowl, whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
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Spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the raspberry layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 4: Make the Chocolate Glaze
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Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
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Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Add butter and stir until smooth.
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Let the glaze cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cake. Smooth it out with a spatula.
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Refrigerate for another hour until set.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
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Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan.
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Decorate with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
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Slice and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Chilling Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g