Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with raspberry filling and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the raspberry filling by mashing the raspberries with powdered sugar.
- Prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the raspberry filling.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the ganache set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, you can add a teaspoon of raspberry extract to the filling.
- Ensure your chocolate is good quality for the best ganache flavor.
- Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, raspberry cake, truffle cake, chocolate raspberry, decadent dessert, celebration cake