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Chocolate Raspberry Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with tart raspberry filling and topped with luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions.

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 (300g) raspberry preserves or seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
  • 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • Fresh raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water slowly until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Once cooled, spread raspberry preserves evenly over the top of one cake layer. Top with the second layer.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Let ganache cool slightly, then pour over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  10. Garnish with fresh raspberries. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother texture.
  • Make the cake a day ahead to let the flavors meld.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: chocolate raspberry cake, chocolate ganache, layer cake, raspberry dessert, special occasion cake

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