Elevate your celebration with this exquisite Chocolate and Raspberry Cake, perfect for any grand event. This cake features layers of tender chocolate sponge, tangy raspberry mousse, refreshing raspberry jelly, rich dark chocolate mousse, and a stunning chocolate mirror glaze. It's a sophisticated combination of flavors and textures that will impress any guest.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Rich and Flavorful: A delightful mix of chocolate and raspberry flavors.
- Elegant Layers: Each component adds its unique texture and taste.
- Showstopper Dessert: The chocolate mirror glaze creates a sleek and professional finish.
- Perfect for Celebrations: Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special gathering.
Chocolate Sponge:
- Egg Yolks: 4
- Sugar: 50g
- Flour: 60g
- Cocoa Powder: 20g
- Baking Powder: 1/2 tsp
- Egg Whites: 4
- Sugar: 50g
- Dark Chocolate: 40g
- Milk: 50g
- Vegetable Oil: 30g
- Vanilla Extract
Raspberry Mousse:
- Raspberry Puree: 200g
- Sugar: 50g
- Lemon Juice: 20g
- Gelatin Powder: 8g + 40g water
- Heavy Cream (35% fat): 150g
Raspberry Jelly:
- Raspberry Puree: 285g
- Lemon Juice: 20g
- Sugar: 60g
- Gelatin Powder: 8g + 40g water
Dark Chocolate Mousse:
- Dark Chocolate: 90g
- Hot Heavy Cream: 110g
- Sugar: 80g
- Gelatin Powder: 4g + 20g water
- Heavy Cream: 180g
Chocolate Mirror Glaze:
- Water: 28g
- Sugar: 30g
- Glucose Syrup: 45g
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 25g
- Gelatin Powder: 3g + 15g water
- Dark Chocolate: 47g
Instructions:
- Prepare the chocolate sponge by whipping yolks with sugar, adding dry ingredients, and folding in whipped egg whites and melted chocolate.
- Make the raspberry mousse by blending raspberry puree, sugar, lemon juice, hydrated gelatin, and whipped cream.
- Create raspberry jelly with raspberry puree, lemon juice, sugar, and hydrated gelatin.
- For the chocolate mousse, melt chocolate in hot cream, add sugar and hydrated gelatin, and fold in whipped cream.
- Prepare the mirror glaze by heating water, sugar, glucose, condensed milk, and hydrated gelatin, then pouring over chocolate to create a smooth glaze.
Assemble the cake with alternating layers of sponge, mousse, and jelly, and cover with the mirror glaze for a stunning finish. Enjoy this luxurious Chocolate and Raspberry Cake as the centerpiece of your special occasion.