Description
A delightful chocolate cake layered with raspberry filling and topped with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee
- 1 1/2 cups (200g) fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh raspberries (for decoration)
- Chocolate curls (for decoration)
- Edible gold dust (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Let cool.
- Heat heavy cream until hot, pour over dark chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add butter and let cool slightly.
- Spread raspberry filling between cake layers and cover with ganache. Decorate with fresh raspberries, chocolate curls, and edible gold dust if desired.
Notes
Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For best flavor, use fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, birthday cake, raspberry cake, dessert, celebration