Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with our delectable Chocolate Raspberry Cake recipe. This sumptuous dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake paired with tangy raspberry filling, all topped off with a creamy frosting and decadent chocolate ganache drip. Perfect for any celebration or special occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
Hot water
Unsweetened natural cocoa powder
Cake flour
Light brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Espresso powder
Full-fat sour cream
Milk
Large eggs
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Frosting:
Salted butter
Powdered sugar
Milk
Vanilla extract
Salt
Freeze-dried raspberries
Raspberry preserves
Full-fat cream cheese
For Filling:
Raspberry preserves
For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:
Semi-sweet chocolate
Heavy cream
Vegetable oil
For Decorating:
Fresh raspberries
Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake batter by combining hot water and cocoa powder, then mixing in the dry ingredients and wet ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the batter into prepared cake pans and bake until done. Let cool completely.
- Make the Raspberry Frosting by creaming butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, raspberry powder, raspberry preserves, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting and raspberry preserves, then chilling before adding the chocolate drip.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache Drip by melting chocolate with heavy cream and vegetable oil, then drizzling over the chilled cake.
- Decorate with frosting swirls, fresh raspberries, and mini chocolate chips.
Notes
Be sure to use unsweetened natural cocoa powder for the cake, as Dutch process cocoa powder may alter the texture.
Chill the cake before adding the chocolate drip to ensure it sets properly.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12+ slices
- Calories: 1239 kcal
