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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with fresh raspberries and a luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions or a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (240g) fresh raspberries (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 8 oz (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
  4. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
  5. Fold in 1 cup of fresh raspberries gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  8. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Once cakes are cool, spread a layer of ganache on one cake, top with the second cake, and cover with remaining ganache.
  10. Garnish with additional fresh raspberries before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding the boiling water.
  • Ganache can be made ahead and refrigerated, then reheated gently before using.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chocolate raspberry cake, chocolate cake, raspberry dessert, ganache cake

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