Easy Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a decadent layered dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, a tangy raspberry filling, and a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave a luscious chocolate dessert with a burst of fresh raspberry flavor.
- Servings: 12
Source: All Yum Cooks
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour – sifted
- granulated sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder – preferably Dutch-process
- teaspoons baking soda
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- large eggs – room temperature
- hot coffee – or hot water
- buttermilk – or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar
- vegetable oil
- teaspoons vanilla extract – pure
- fresh raspberries – or frozen, thawed
- tablespoons cornstarch – thickens filling
- tablespoon lemon juice – fresh
- salt – enhances flavor
- dark chocolate – chopped
- heavy cream
- tablespoons butter – or 1 stick for “Oliver’s Butter Ganache” version
- tablespoon corn syrup – optional shine
- fresh raspberries – for topping
- chocolate shavings – optional
- powdered sugar – for dusting