Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with tart fresh raspberries, finished with a smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (for raspberry compote)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until incorporated.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Gradually stir in the boiling water and thin batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the raspberry compote, combine raspberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened slightly, then cool.
- To prepare ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, and then stir until smooth; cool to room temperature.
- Once cakes are cool, place one layer on a plate, spread raspberry compote over it, and top with the second layer. Frost with ganache and decorate as desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and high-quality chocolate. Can be made gluten-free with alternative flour.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg