Chocolate Raspberry Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Bakers
A delicious chocolate raspberry cake that is perfect for any occasion and loved by home bakers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with fresh raspberries and chocolate frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating raspberry puree into the frosting.
- This cake can also be made ahead of time and frozen for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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