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    Home » Recipes » Everyday Desserts

    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

    Published: Jan 29, '21 · Modified: Jan 29, '21 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. A decadent flourless chocolate cake is topped with a rich and creamy layer of chocolate mousse and a refreshing layer of white chocolate raspberry mousse.

    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake with a layer of flourless chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse and white chocolate raspberry mousse

    If you want to really impress your sweetheart or your family with a dessert for Valentine's Day this Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake will do the trick.

    It is one of my top 5 favorite desserts of all time. It is amazingly delicious, however, it is a labor of love.

    It is going to take you a bit of time to make this cake and you will dirty a lot of dishes, but I am 100% certain that once you try a slice of this 3-layer mousse cake, you will think it was totally worth the effort.

    heart-shaped raspberry chocolate mousse cake topped with glazed raspberries

    To make this Valentine's Day cake, you will start by baking a flourless chocolate cake layer in a heart-shaped springform pan. Then you'll add a layer of decadent chocolate mousse and another layer of fresh raspberry mousse on top.

    To make the cake even more impressive looking, you can garnish it with freshly glazed raspberries in a heart pattern on top.

    Of course, you don't have to make this cake in a heart-shaped pan. If you want to make this dessert for Christmas, a birthday party, Mother's Day, or any special occasion, you can use a round springform pan instead. Your round cake will be equally stunning.

    3-layer raspberry and chocolate mousse cake on a flourless chocolate cake

    Each layer of this cake is delicious all on its own and worth making to serve for dessert if you don't have time to make all three layers.

    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

    Flourless Chocolate Cake Layer:

    7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    4 large eggs, separated
    pinch of salt
    ⅓ cup light brown sugar

    Pan:

    heart-shaped springform pan

    Instructions:

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Prepare a  9" springform pan or heart-shaped springform pan by removing and turning the base upside down, setting it inside the ring, and clamping the pan.
    • Generously grease the sides and base of the pan with butter.

    melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler then stir in vanilla

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    • Place chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl.
    • Prepare a double boiler by filling a saucepan with 1" of water and setting it over low heat on the stove.
    • Set the chocolate filled bowl over the pan and allow the chocolate and butter to melt slowly, stirring often.
    • Remove the melted chocolate from the stovetop and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the vanilla and egg yolks.

    whip egg whites and brown sugar using an electric mixer

    Wisk egg whites and brown sugar.

    • Whisk egg whites and salt until foam forms.
    • Sprinkle in about ½ of the brown sugar and whisk until combined.
    • Add the rest of the brown sugar and whisk to soft peaks (pick up the whisk and the eggs should form a peak but flop over.)

    You can use a stand mixer or handheld mixer for this process if you desire, just don't overbeat the eggs or they will become like Styrofoam.

    bake flourless chocolate cake in a heart-shaped springform pan

    Bake flourless chocolate cake in a heart pan..

    • Gently fold ⅓rd of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
    • Fold in the remaining egg whites, being careful to not deflate them.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes.
      • The cake will have risen, the edges will look set, and the center will spring back when touched.
    • Set aside to cool for one hour.
    • Once cooled, the cake may sink down slightly in the center.
      • For a really creamy flourless chocolate cake that won't sink, you can bake the cake in a water bath.
      • Fill a roasting pan with 1 ½ inches of boiling water.
      • Wrap the bottom and sides of the springform pan with a few layers of tin foil and set the filled pan down into the water
    • NOTE: The toothpick test does not work with this cake. Just follow the instructions above. You can see the top of the cake pictured at right is all one color, there are no wet spots (darker areas.) That is what you'll look for.
    • If you bake the flourless chocolate cake using a waterbath it will look more like a chocolate cheesecake when it's finished baking.

     

     

     

     

     

    Chocolate Mousse Layer:

    1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
    3 tablespoons water
    3 tablespoons sugar
    3 egg yolks, room temperature

    make chocolate mousse layer of chocolate raspberry mousse cake using whipped cream, chocolate, eggs, and cream

    Make chocolate mousse.

    • Whisk whipping cream to soft peaks. Set aside to warm slightly. You don't want to use really cold cream.
    • Melt the chocolate in a large bowl.  Click here for detailed chocolate melting instructions.
    • Pour water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
    • Stir until the sugar is dissolved creating a simple syrup.
    • Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl.
    • Continue to whisk while slowly adding a small amount of simple syrup.
    • Slowly drizzle in the remaining simple syrup continually whisking.
    • Combine this egg mixture with your melted chocolate, stirring until well incorporated.
    • Heat chocolate mixture in the microwave for 15 seconds, or in a double boiler, then stir.
    • Add one-third of the whipped cream and whisk until well incorporated.
    • Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fluffy.
    • Pour the chocolate mousse over the flourless chocolate cake layer.
    • Spread evenly over top then refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.

    NOTE about raw eggs:

    The eggs in this recipe get heated when you pour the boiling sugar syrup over top, but if you are concerned you can heat the eggs more thoroughly. See my Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe for heating instructions.

    White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Layer

    1 tablespoon water
    1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
    16 ounces frozen raspberries
    1 tablespoon sugar
    6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
    1 cup heavy whipping cream

    Garnish:
    8 ounces fresh raspberries, rinsed and patted dry

    puree raspberries then heat to a simmer and pour over white chocolate

    Make white chocolate raspberry mousse.

    • Pour water into a small bowl.
    • Sprinkle gelatin over top and set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
    • Pour frozen raspberries into the bowl of a food processor and puree.
    • Pour puree into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl.
    • Press down on the raspberries and allow the juice to drip into the bowl.
    • Press on the solids to get as much juice out of the puree as possible.
    • Discard the seeds and solids.
    • Pour the raspberry juice into a small saucepan.
    • Add sugar.
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
    • Continue to boil, stirring often until the juice reduces to ½ cup, about 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and add the bloomed gelatin.
    • Stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
    • Put the chopped white chocolate into a large bowl.
    • Pour the hot rapberry mixture over the white chocolate.
    • Allow the bowl to sit, undesturbed, for 3 minutes.
    • Stir until melted and smooth.

    top the layers of flourless chocolate cake and chocolate mousse with a layer of white chocolate raspberry mousse

    Add raspberry mousse layer.

    • Whisk heavy whipping cream to soft peaks.
    • Whisk ⅓rd of the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture to lighten it.
    • Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until light and fluffy.
    • Pour over the chocolate mousse layer and spread evenly.
    • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

    decorate the top of the raspberry chocolate mousse cake with raspberries

    Decorate with raspberries.

    • Remove from the refrigerator.
    • Run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edge of the pan.
    • Release the latch on the pan and carefully remove the metal ring from the cake.
    • Set on a cake stand. (I usually put a dab of frosting or something on the plate to hold the cake in place.)
    • Arrange raspberries in a heart on top of the cake just before serving.

    How to store a mousse cake.

    • Cake (without raspberry garnish) will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    • Keep your cake in a cake dome to keep the refrigerator smells out.
    • You can freeze the cake in the springform pan. Be sure to cover it well then either place in an airtight container or wrap well in several layers of tin foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

    Serving mousse cake.

    • Remove the cake from the refrigerator and cut into slices.
    • Set the slices on dessert plates.
    • Allow the slices to thaw slightly for about 20 minutes before serving. Taking the chill off the cake allows the chocolate flavors to really shine through.

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    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake with a layer of flourless chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse and white chocolate raspberry mousse
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    Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
    Prep Time
    1 hr
    Cook Time
    18 mins
     

    A decadent cake made with three layers starting with a flourless chocolate cake topped with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate raspberry mousse.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate mousse, chocolate raspberry mousse cake, mousse cake, raspberry mousse
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 559 kcal
    Author: Beth
    Ingredients
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake Layer:
    • 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 4 large eggs separated
    • pinch of salt
    • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
    • Chocolate Mousse Layer:
    • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 3 egg yolks room temperature
    • White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse:
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
    • 16 ounces frozen raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 6 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • Garnish:
    • 8 ounces fresh raspberries rinsed and patted dry
    • optional 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
    Instructions
    Flourless Chocolate Cake Layer:
    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Prepare a  9" springform pan or heart-shaped springform pan by removing and turning the base upside down, setting it inside the ring, and clamping the pan.
    3. Generously grease the sides and base of the pan with butter.
    4. Place 7 ounces finely chopped chocolate and 6 tablespoons butter in a large heatproof bowl.
    5. Prepare a double boiler by filling a saucepan with 1" of water and setting it over low heat on the stove.
    6. Set the chocolate filled bowl over the pan and allow the chocolate and butter to melt slowly, stirring often.
    7. Remove the melted chocolate from the stove and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
    8. Stir in 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla and 4 egg yolks.
    9. Whisk the 4 egg whites and salt until foam forms.
    10. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar and whisk until combined.
    11. Add the rest of the brown sugar (2 ½ tablespoons) and whisk to soft peaks (pick up the whisk and the eggs should form a peak but flop over.)
    12. Gently fold ⅓rd of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
    13. Fold in the remaining egg whites being careful to not deflate them.
    14. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
    15. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the top no longer looks wet.
    Chocolate Mousse Layer:
    1. Whisk 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream to soft peaks then set aside.
    2. Melt the 12 ounces of finely chopped chocolate in a large bowl.
    3. Pour 3 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
    4. Stir until the sugar is dissolved creating a simple syrup.
    5. Whisk 3 egg yolks in a medium bowl.
    6. Continue to whisk the eggs while slowly adding a small amount of sugar syrup.
    7. Slowly drizzle in the remaining sugar syrup continually whisking.
    8. Combine the whipped egg yolks with the melted chocolate, stirring until well incorporated.
    9. Heat this chocolate mixture in the microwave on high power for 15 seconds then stir. Alternatively, you can heat it using a double boiler, until smooth and creamy.
    10. Add one-third of the whipped cream to the warmed chocolate mixture and whisk until well incorporated.
    11. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fluffy.
    12. Pour the chocolate mousse over the flourless chocolate cake layer in the springform pan.
    13. Spread the mousse evenly over top then refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.
    White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse:
    1. Pour 1 tablespoon of water into a small bowl.
    2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of gelatin over top and set aside for 5 minutes to bloom.
    3. Pour 16 ounces of frozen raspberries into the bowl of a food processor or blender and puree.
    4. Pour puree into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and press down on the berries.
    5. Allow the raspberry juice to drip into the bowl.
    6. Press on the solids to get as much juice out of the puree as possible.  You'll want 1 cup of puree.
    7. Discard the solids including the seeds.
    8. Pour the raspberry puree into a small saucepan.
    9. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
    10. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
    11. Continue to boil, stirring often until the juice reduces to ½ cup, about 5 minutes.
    12. Remove from heat and add the bloomed gelatin.
    13. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
    14. Put the 6 ounces of chopped white chocolate into a large bowl.
    15. Pour hot juice over chocolate.
    16. Allow to sit for 3 minutes.
    17. Stir until melted and smooth.
    18. Whisk 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to soft peaks.
    19. Whisk ⅓rd of the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture.
    20. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until light and fluffy.
    21. Pour over the chocolate mousse layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
    22. Remove the cake from the refrigerator.
    23. Run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edge of the pan.
    24. Release the latch on the pan and carefully remove the metal ring from the cake.
    25. Set on a cake stand or serving platter.
    26. Optional, heat 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam for 10-20 seconds on high in the microwave, until it's thin.
    27. Allow it to cool then brush it over top of fresh raspberries.
    28. Arrange fresh or glazed raspberries in a heart on top of the cake just before serving.
    Recipe Notes

    Cake (without raspberry garnish) will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep in a cake dome to keep the refrigerator smells out. Serves 8-12.

    This recipe was originally posted on February 1, 2011. It was one of my very first blog posts here on Hungry Happenings.

     

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    1. Poquosonmom

      February 13, 2012 at 1:15 pm

      Do you know if strawberries instead of raspberries will work

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        February 13, 2012 at 1:39 pm

        Strawberries should work just fine. The color may not be quite as vibrant but the flavor should be nice.

        Reply
    2. Shannon

      February 11, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      I am attempting this cake today for a dinner party tomorrow night. I really hope it turns out. The pictures of each step are super helpful, Thanks!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        February 11, 2012 at 7:15 pm

        Hope all goes well Shannon. I know you'll love the cake.

        Reply
      • Shannon

        February 12, 2012 at 12:12 am

        I have an 8 1/2 in and 9 1/2 in spring foam pan...which one should I use?

        Reply
        • Juli

          November 14, 2021 at 1:20 pm

          9”. Mine barely fit.

          Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        February 12, 2012 at 2:59 am

        Hi Shannon, either of the pans will work fine. You will probably fill the smaller pan up completely and the layers will be thicker but it should still work.

        Reply
      • Shannon

        February 12, 2012 at 5:00 am

        I used the 9 1/2- I'm 2/3 of the way done the cake (I have a 5 month old so it's taking me longer than I originally thought). I think the bigger pan was definitely the way to go.

        Reply
        • Karen

          February 13, 2016 at 10:58 am

          I used a 9-inch spring form and found it full after adding the chocolate mousse layer. I will have to abandon the raspberry mouse layer and am making a coulis instead. Very disappointing!

          Reply
          • Beth

            February 14, 2016 at 2:49 am

            Sorry to hear you didn't have room to add the raspberry mousse in your pan. I've made that recipe using a 9 inch round pan before, so I'm surprised you ran out of room. I'm sure the coulis will taste wonderful though. Enjoy!

            Reply
    3. Ани

      February 09, 2012 at 10:51 pm

      Dear Beth,
      thank you for the fantastic recipe. We totally adore it. I made some changes in the chocolate mousse, because I didn't want to use raw eggs. I used only cream and chocolate. I believe it didn't change the flavour:)
      You can see my pictures on my blog:
      http://vkusnoteka.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-post.html
      I have linked the recipe in Hungryhappenings.
      Thank you once again.

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        February 09, 2012 at 11:14 pm

        I'm so happy to see how beautiful your cake turned out. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I will add a picture of it to my Reader's Gallery. Your entire meal looks divine. Happy Valentine's Day!

        Reply
    4. ButterYum

      February 05, 2012 at 3:20 am

      And again - so cute!!! That's it, you just got yourself a new follow, miss!

      Reply
    5. Melissa

      February 04, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      Saw you over at Bacon Time's Crafting/Cooking from the heart contest. Your cake looks amazing and after all you had to go through, girl you have my vote!

      Reply
    6. Mindie Hilton

      January 20, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      Great pics. Looks perfect. Thanks for linking up at Bacon Time. Good luck!

      Reply
    7. Winnie

      January 20, 2012 at 6:36 am

      Stunning cake! It's beautiful and delicious looking.
      I love the combination of chocolate and rasberries.
      I've saving this recipe and planning to nake it.
      Thank you for sharing this!:)

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        January 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks Winnie. I absolutely love this cake and hope you do too.

        Reply
    8. kjoy

      January 19, 2012 at 3:40 am

      Just finished making the cake! So much work, I'm tired lol and my feet hurt haha. I haven't tried it yet but I can't wait I had some left over raspberries so i made a sauce from them, because I tried the white choc. raspberry mixture and they only one i could taste was the white choc. I don't think I made it correctly, I was running out of time. These are my favorite three flavors together. Glad you posted it I will try AGAIN andd not give up haha. Thanks for posting

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

        January 19, 2012 at 1:52 pm

        Hi kjoy, It is definitely a time consuming cake to make, but wait until you taste it. It is worth the effort. I made this again for Christmas Eve and everyone raved about it. Oh, I think a raspberry sauce drizzled over the cake would be wonderful. I hope you enjoy it and take some pictures to send me to be displayed in the reader's gallery.

        Reply
    9. Deeps @ Naughty Curry

      January 09, 2012 at 8:59 am

      wow, beautiful! im sure raspberry & chocolate make for a killer combination... im gonna substitute wth strawberries 🙂

      Reply
    10. Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      December 02, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Anonymous, yes you can use frozen raspberries to make the mousse. I would find something else to top the cake with if you don't have any fresh raspberries as thawed ones don't look quite as nice. You could pipe on some whipped cream or cut a heart stencil and dust some powdered sugar over the stencil. Even some heart shaped chocolates would be nice.

      Reply
    11. Anonymous

      December 02, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Wow looks super yummy...can I use frozen raspberries instead?

      Reply
    12. Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      September 05, 2011 at 10:59 am

      Hi Anonymous, so happy to hear the this was the best dessert you ever made. I have to agree with your, it is my favorite dessert too!

      Beth @ Hungry Happenings

      Reply
    13. Anonymous

      September 05, 2011 at 4:41 am

      This cake was delicious! I love baking and am always first to put my hand up to make dessert for whatever the occasion. I made this cake was dessert at our father's day lunch yesterday. I can honestly say, it was the best dessert I have ever made!

      Reply
    14. Surround Sound System

      August 03, 2011 at 10:57 am

      love that flavor combination!

      Reply
    15. Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      April 23, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      Hi Madeleine,

      As with most recipe creations, I took inspiration from a few other recipes. Over the holidays I tried out a cake recipe from Cooks Illustrated and I liked certain elements but not others. I made a couple of changes to the bottom cake layer in their recipe including using semi-sweet chocolate instead of bittersweet because I enjoy a sweeter flavored cake. Then I topped that cake with a chocolate mousse recipe that I have been using for many years, that I liked so much better than their version. I learned to make this mousse in a cooking class about 10 years ago and am not sure of it's origin. The chef who taught the class was French, so I assume it is a pretty classic recipe. This mousse is amazing all on it's own. It is velvety smooth, incredibly rich, and full of chocolate flavor. I wanted to round out the recipe with raspberry flavor so I started with a raspberry ganache that I make to fill chocolates, and turned it into a mousse. The combination of all three layers is incredible. I've never made or eaten a cake that I like more. I wouldn't doubt that there are other versions of this recipe out there because the flavor combination is such a classic.

      Reply
    16. Madeleine

      April 23, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Beth,
      This mousse is so beautiful!! I love raspberries and chocolate.
      Are you taking credit for this recipe or did you get inspiration from someone? It just seems so familiar to me!

      Reply
    17. Cathy

      March 20, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      Yum! This looks delicious!

      Reply
    18. Gargy

      March 13, 2011 at 9:36 am

      what a class preparation you have delivered, Maam...Wanna see more

      Reply
    19. Amanda

      February 15, 2011 at 11:32 pm

      Even with all the mishaps it seems to have come out perfect! So glad your camera survived 🙂

      Reply
    20. KCorb

      February 07, 2011 at 6:55 pm

      OK Sis, that is what I want to Valentine's Day. Or any day.
      I think there is drool on my desk.

      Reply
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