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Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate cake layers filled with sweet raspberry compote and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. This Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a show-stopping dessert that will impress any crowd.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or coffee

For the Raspberry Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter: Sift together the dry ingredients. Whisk the wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then add hot water or coffee. Divide batter and bake.
  3. Make the Raspberry Filling: Cook raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool.
  4. Prepare the Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Layer cake with raspberry filling, top with second layer, pour ganache over the top. Chill to set if needed.

Notes

  • For extra raspberry flavor, add a layer of fresh berries on top of the filling.
  • This cake can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.

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