Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Raspberry Cake, a perfect blend of fudgy chocolate and tart raspberries. Each slice reveals luscious layers that promise to delight your taste buds. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet treat any day, this cake will surely impress your friends and family and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture; add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with chocolate buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider mixing in strawberries or orange zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.