Description
A delightful Raspberry Red Velvet Mousse Layer Cake combines rich red velvet flavor with light raspberry mousse for a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin (optional, for stability)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix and combine until smooth.
- Pour the batter equally into the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
- Puree the raspberries and strain to remove seeds if desired for the mousse.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form in a separate bowl.
- Fold the raspberry puree into the whipped cream gently. If using, dissolve gelatin in warm water and fold it in for better stability.
- Layer the red velvet cake with raspberry mousse in between two layers, spreading the mousse evenly.
- Frost the top layer with remaining mousse and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor experience. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: red velvet cake, raspberry mousse, layer cake, dessert, baking