Description
A decadent chocolate cake layered with fresh raspberries and a rich chocolate frosting. This recipe is perfect for any special occasion or just a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cocoa powder alternately with milk, starting and ending with powdered sugar. Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the frosting over the top and scatter half of the raspberries.
- Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with remaining raspberries.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- If fresh raspberries are unavailable, frozen raspberries can be used, but thaw them first and drain any excess liquid.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use a good quality cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 450-500 kcal (estimated, will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 60-70g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-300mg
- Fat: Approximately 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60-70g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-90mg