Description
A delightful dessert featuring rich chocolate layers with a tangy raspberry filling and creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup hot coffee or boiling water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons whipping cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottoms of three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until combined. Then whisk in buttermilk.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix in hot coffee or boiling water, and divide the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, alternating with whipping cream, until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cake by layering it with frosting and raspberry filling. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezing individual slices is also an option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, raspberry, celebration