Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking soda: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Raspberries: 1 1/2 cups (fresh or frozen)
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1 1/2 cups
- Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the raspberries.
- Step 3: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 4: While the cake is cooling, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate.
- Step 5: Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate and spread half of the chocolate mousse over it. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup raspberries. Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining mousse over the top.
- Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the mousse to set.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days to maintain the mousse's texture.
- If the mousse has been chilled, let the cake sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving to soften it slightly.
- Garnish each slice with a fresh raspberry and a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American