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Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe


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4.6 from 17 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Raspberry Cake. A moist chocolate cake is layered with fresh raspberries and raspberry jam, then frosted with chocolate ganache for the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Additional:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • 1 recipe chocolate ganache or frosting of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Combine with Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  5. Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool before assembling.
  6. Assemble: Spread raspberry jam between cake layers, then frost with chocolate ganache. Garnish with raspberries.

Notes

  • For an extra decadent touch, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the raspberries on top.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg