Decadent Chocolate Cake Raspberry (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, raspberry sauce, and whipped cream create an irresistible gourmet dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mini Chocolate Cakes

01 - 115 g unsalted butter
02 - 150 g granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 95 g all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
09 - 120 ml buttermilk

→ Chocolate Mousse

10 - 100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
11 - 180 ml cold heavy cream
12 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

→ Raspberry Sauce

13 - 125 g fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Whipped Cream

17 - 120 ml heavy cream
18 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
19 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

20 - Fresh mint sprig

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a sheet pan or two 15-cm round pans. Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla extract.
02 - Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the creamed ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
03 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan(s). Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, then cut into mini rounds using a ring mold or biscuit cutter.
04 - Melt dark chocolate over a bain-marie and let cool slightly. Whip cold cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in cooled chocolate. Chill until set.
05 - Combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until fruit is broken down. Mash and strain for a smooth sauce if desired. Cool completely.
06 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Chill until assembly.
07 - Layer mini cake round, top with chocolate mousse, add a second cake round, then crown with whipped cream. Drizzle with raspberry sauce.
08 - Finish each cake with fresh raspberries and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Ensure all dairy ingredients are well chilled for optimal whipping volume and mousse texture.

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