Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Raspberry Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate layers and vibrant raspberry filling. This show-stopping cake is ideal for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party or an anniversary. The silky ganache topping not only enhances the flavor but also adds an elegant touch to your dessert table. With its decadent taste and stunning presentation, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for busy bakers looking to elevate their gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot strong coffee
- 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, coffee, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on wire racks completely before assembling.
- Prepare raspberry filling by cooking raspberries with sugar until soft; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Make ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate; mix until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering raspberry filling between layers and covering with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating raspberry liqueur into the filling. Use high-quality chocolate for a richer ganache experience.