Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake layered with raspberry cream cheese filling and topped with a glossy ganache and fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or thawed raspberries (mashed)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (for topping)
- 1 dark chocolate bar (shaved or chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in mashed raspberries. Chill slightly.
- Slice cakes in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Layer with cream cheese filling, spreading evenly. Optional: add a thin layer of raspberry preserves between layers.
- Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit 1 minute, then stir until glossy. Cool slightly.
- Pour ganache over top, allowing it to drip down sides. Top with raspberries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, consider adding raspberry preserves between the layers.
- Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg