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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

A luscious cake that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the tanginess of raspberry. Perfect for celebrations or indulging in a delightful dessert, this cake features a moist chocolate sponge, raspberry filling, creamy frosting, and a decadent chocolate ganache drip.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups cake flour sifted
  • 2 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Raspberry Frosting:

  • 1 3/4 cups salted butter
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries powdered
  • 2 tbsp raspberry preserves
  • 6 oz cream cheese

Filling:

  • 2/3 cup raspberry preserves

Chocolate Ganache Drips:

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 –2 tsp vegetable oil

Decorating:

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Cake Batter: Mix hot water and cocoa powder. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix in wet ingredients including cocoa mix. Divide into prepared pans.
  • Bake: Bake for 23-27 minutes. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  • Raspberry Frosting: Beat butter and gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Add raspberry powder and preserves. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  • Assembling: Layer cakes with frosting and raspberry preserves. Apply crumb coat, chill, then final frosting layer.
  • Chocolate Drip: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir smooth. Add oil and drip around cake. Chill.
  • Decorate: Pipe swirls, add fresh raspberries, and mini chocolate chips.

Tips:

  • Use a metal whisk to measure out your flour...push the whisk into the flour and lift up and shake it into your measuring cup. This prevents your flour from becoming packed and keeps it fluffy and helps with correct measurement.
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