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Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake filled with fresh raspberries and raspberry jam, topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you need a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Additional:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Extra raspberries and chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
  4. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Assemble: Spread jam on one cake, top with raspberries, then place second cake on top.
  6. Make Ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  7. Finish: Pour ganache over cake, garnish, and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Enhance ganache with raspberry extract for more flavor.
  • Use seedless jam for a smoother filling texture.
  • Cake can be made a day ahead and stored wrapped before assembly.

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