Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
•  1 ½ cups sugar
•  ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
•  1 ½ tsp baking powder
•  1 ½ tsp baking soda
•  ½ tsp salt
•  2 eggs
•  1 cup whole milk
•  ½ cup vegetable oil
•  2 tsp vanilla extract
•  1 cup boiling water

For the Raspberry Mousse:

• 12 oz fresh raspberries
•  ½ cup sugar
•  1 tbsp lemon juice
•  2 tsp gelatin powder
•  2 cups heavy cream

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2.  In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.  Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4.  Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
5.  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Raspberry Mousse

1. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down.
2.  Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
3.  Sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water, let it bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave for 10 seconds to dissolve.
4.  Mix gelatin into raspberry puree.
5.  In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into raspberry mixture.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Place one layer of chocolate cake in the bottom of a springform pan.
2.  Pour raspberry mousse over the cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat cream in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
2.  Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3.  Pour ganache over the cake, spreading it evenly. Chill for at least 4 hours.

Step 5: Serve

1. Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the cake.
2.  Slice and serve this decadent Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake to impress your guests!

Tips

• Fresh raspberries: Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and texture in the mousse.
•  Chilling time: Ensure the cake chills for at least 4 hours to set the mousse and ganache properly.