Description
A delectable Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake that pairs rich chocolate with tart raspberries for a heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- 2 cups (225g) raspberries*
- 1 3/4 cups (228g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa
- 2 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water
- 1 1/2 cups (336g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 5 tbsp (35g) Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
- 6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10–12 tbsp (150-180ml) heavy whipping cream
- 9 oz (1 1/2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- To make the raspberry filling, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Add raspberries and cook gently, then set aside to cool.
- To make the cake layers, beat together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Carefully stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into greased cake pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30-35 minutes. Let the layers cool.
- To make the chocolate frosting, beat together softened butter, melted chocolate, and dark cocoa powder. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, then mix in heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- To make the ganache, heat heavy whipping cream and pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering cake, raspberry filling, and frosting. Top with ganache for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure raspberries are fresh or thawed if using frozen.
- For best results, let the cake layers cool completely before assembling.
- Customize the ganache thickness by adjusting the amount of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450