Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Decadent Chocolate Cake with Fresh Raspberry Bliss. Layers of moist chocolate cake are paired with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling, creating a dessert experience like no other. Perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake:
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Raspberry Bliss Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or raspberry puree)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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For the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Raspberry Bliss Filling:
- In a small saucepan, heat the raspberries over medium heat until they soften and release their juice (about 5 minutes).
- Mash the raspberries with a spoon or fork and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- Stir in the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy, then add the vanilla extract.
- Let the ganache cool to room temperature before spreading it on the cake.
Assembling the Cake:
- Place one layer of the chocolate cake on a serving platter.
- Spread a generous amount of the raspberry filling over the cake layer.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the chocolate ganache.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and additional chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, use bittersweet chocolate in the ganache.
- You can make the raspberry filling and ganache ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the cake.
- If you prefer a less sweet raspberry filling, reduce the amount of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg