Raspberry Mousse Cake

This spectacular dessert will amaze your guests. Make it for any special celebration.


Raspberry Mousse Cake

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
Related Categories: Cake, Mousse, Raspberries

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 tablespoons
    cornstarch
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  • 1-1/4 teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • egg yolks
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  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
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  • 3 tablespoons
    water
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  • 1 teaspoon
    lemon juice
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  • egg whites
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  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
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  • 2 cups
    frozen lightly sweetened red raspberries, thawed
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  • 1/4 cup
    sugar
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  • 1/4 cup
    orange juice or orange liqueur
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  • 1 envelope
    unflavored gelatin
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  • 3 cups
    whipping cream
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  • 3 tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 3 cups
    fresh red raspberries
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Directions
1.
Grease and flour two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans. Stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl beat egg yolks with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Beat in first 1/2 cup sugar on low speed; beat in water and lemon juice. Wash beaters.
2.
In mixing bowl beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add second 1/2 cup sugar; beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the yolk mixture. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Divide batter between pans.
3.
Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until top springs back when touched. Remove from pans immediately. Cool. Split layers in half horizontally.
4.
Place thawed berries in a blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Strain to remove seeds. Stir in the 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside. In a 1-cup heat-safe measure combine orange juice or liqueur and gelatin; let stand 5 minutes. Place measure in a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Heat until gelatin dissolves, stirring constantly. Beat whipping cream and 3 tablespoons sugar to soft peaks. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating to stiff peaks. Reserve 3-1/2 cups of the whipped cream. To remaining whipped cream, fold in berry puree and 2 cups of the fresh berries.
5.
Place a cake layer on a platter; top with 1/3 of the berry mixture. Repeat twice. Top with last layer. Frost cake with reserved whipped cream. Cover; chill 6 hours or overnight. To serve, garnish with remaining fresh raspberries. Makes 12 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Bake and cool cake. Fill and frost the cake. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 401, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 37%, Vitamin C 27%, Calcium 5%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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