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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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This luscious chocolate raspberry cake features moist chocolate layers, vibrant raspberry filling, and a silky chocolate ganache that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a cozy afternoon treat, this dessert is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped, for ganache)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Mix in softened butter until crumbly. Add eggs and milk; beat until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in fresh raspberries without smashing them.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For the ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth.
  8. Once cakes are cooled, layer with raspberry filling and ganache, then serve with extra raspberries on top.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg