04/27/2025
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For the Chocolate Cake:
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1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour ๐
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1 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
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ยฝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ๐ซ
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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ยฝ tsp salt ๐ง
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2 large eggs ๐ฅ
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1 cup milk ๐ฅ
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ยฝ cup vegetable oil ๐ข๏ธ
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1 tsp vanilla extract ๐ผ
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ยฝ cup boiling water ๐ง
For the Strawberry Mousse:
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1 ยฝ cups fresh strawberries, pureed ๐
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1 cup heavy whipping cream ๐ฅ
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ยฝ cup powdered sugar ๐ฌ
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1 tsp vanilla extract ๐ผ
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1 packet (1 tbsp) unflavored gelatin ๐ฎ
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ยผ cup cold water ๐ง
For the Chocolate Ganache:
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4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ๐ซ
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ยฝ cup heavy cream ๐ฅ
For Garnish (optional):
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Fresh strawberries ๐
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Chocolate shavings or curls ๐ซ
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1๏ธโฃ Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
2๏ธโฃ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3๏ธโฃ Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
4๏ธโฃ Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is thin and well-combined.
5๏ธโฃ Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
6๏ธโฃ For the mousse: Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes. Warm strawberry puree over medium heat, add gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
7๏ธโฃ Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold the cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream.
8๏ธโฃ Slice the cooled cake into two layers. Spread strawberry mousse over the bottom layer, then top with the second layer. Optionally, spread a thin layer of mousse on top.
9๏ธโฃ For the ganache: Heat cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
๐ Drizzle ganache over the assembled cake and garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the mousse set.
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ Slice and enjoy your Crimson Velvet Rhapsody Mousse Cake! ๐๐ซ
Prep Time: 30 minutes โฐ
Baking Time: 30-35 minutes โฒ๏ธ
Chill Time: 2 hours ๐
Total Time: 3 hours
A dreamlike fusion of chocolate, strawberry, and ganache bliss! ๐๐๐ซ