Description
A luscious cake that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the tanginess of raspberry. Perfect for celebrations or indulging in a delightful dessert, this cake features a moist chocolate sponge, raspberry filling, creamy frosting, and a decadent chocolate ganache drip.
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups cake flour
2 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp espresso powder
1 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream
1/4 cup milk
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups salted butter
5 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
1 cup + 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, powdered
2 tbsp raspberry preserves
6 oz cream cheese
2/3 cup raspberry preserves
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1–2 tsp vegetable oil
Fresh raspberries
Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Cake Batter: Mix hot water and cocoa powder. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix in wet ingredients including cocoa mix. Divide into prepared pans.
Bake: Bake for 23-27 minutes. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
Raspberry Frosting: Beat butter and gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Add raspberry powder and preserves. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
Assembling: Layer cakes with frosting and raspberry preserves. Apply crumb coat, chill, then final frosting layer.
Chocolate Drip: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir smooth. Add oil and drip around cake. Chill.
Decorate: Pipe swirls, add fresh raspberries, and mini chocolate chips.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
Cakes should be completely cool before frosting.
Sift powdered sugar for smoother frosting.
Test chocolate drip on a plate before using.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg