Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Decadent Chocolate Cake with a burst of fresh Raspberry Bliss. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 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
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional:
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam (optional for layering)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Combine: Carefully stir in boiling water, then add sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer cake with jam, raspberries, and ganache.
- Decorate: Garnish with raspberries and powdered sugar.
- Chill and Serve: Chill briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance raspberry flavor with extract or more jam.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
