Satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging. These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cakes are a light & airy, yet decadent dessert worthy of any special occasion.

Every year for Valentine’s Day I like to make something fun and sweet for my sweetie. Last year I made Chocolate Strawberry German Pancakes. This year I’m sticking with the chocolate + fruit theme (one of my faves!), but switching things up just a bit.

A while back I got these ramekins, but I had yet to use them. I always saw cute treats and personal-sized quiches served in ramekins and wanted to get some of my own one day. Well, I finally got some and put them away in the cupboard and forgot about them…until now.

I have pulled my ramekins out of the cupboard and am using them for the perfect treat to share with my husband this Valentine’s Day.

These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cakes are light and airy. They are not overly sweet, but give you just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling like you’ve overindulged.

Don’t get me wrong, this is still a treat and should be eaten only on occasion, but they are a treat you can feel good about eating. One serving has just 200 calories and 15 grams of sugar and at the same time contains 3 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein. Compare that to a slice of traditional chocolate mousse cake at approximately 320 calories, 36 grams sugar, 0 grams fiber and 3 grams protein. That’s a savings over over 120 calories, 21 grams of sugar and giving you some extra nutrition [protein + fiber].

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If you don’t like raspberries, you could easily swap them out for strawberries, blueberries, cherries or any other fruit, really. You could also top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra sweetness!

And if you, like me, have some ramekins hiding in your cupboard – you need to go find them, pull them out and make this dessert asap – for the sake of the ramekins! 😉

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cakes

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Author: Brittany Poulson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

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Description

These Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cakes are a sweet, yet lighter dessert worthy of any special occasion.

Ingredients

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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon raspberry extract
2 eggs, divided
1/2 cup milk
4 Tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons baking powder
6 oz fresh raspberries, washed and patted dry, plus more for garnish
powdered sugar, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place 4 (4 oz.) ramekins on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cocoa powder and butter, stirring frequently until the butter is melted and it begins to form a paste. Remove from the heat and allow to slightly cool. Whisk in the raspberry extract, 2 egg yolks, milk, 2 Tablespoons sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir until a smooth consistency is reached.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Slowly add the remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar and continue mixing until shiny stiff peaks form, approximately 2-4 minutes. Gently fold the foamed egg whites into the chocolate mixture, followed by the raspberries.
Divide the batter evenly between the 4 prepared ramekins. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the cakes are puffed and the tops look dry but the centers are still moist.
Garnish with additional raspberries and powdered sugar. Optional: top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ramekin
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 111 mg

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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