Raspberry Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this raspberry chocolate cake. Moist chocolate cake layers are filled with raspberry jam and frosted with a luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Fresh raspberries - 1 cup
- Dark chocolate - 8 ounces, chopped
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Raspberry jam - 1/2 cup
- Milk - 1 cup
- Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 and 1/2 cups
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Cocoa powder - 3/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the ganache on the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
- Slice and serve the delicious raspberry chocolate cake!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 35g