Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and tart raspberries, perfect for birthdays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 7-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together. Then, add the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, simmer the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until it thickens. Let it cool down.
- Heat the heavy cream until it’s soft, then pour it over the dark chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Add the butter and mix well to create the ganache.
- Spread the raspberry filling between the layers of the cooled cake, then pour the chocolate ganache over the top.
- Chill the cake before serving to achieve a rich, truffle-like texture.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Use higher quality chocolate for a richer ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, raspberry dessert, special occasion cake