Chocolate Raspberry Cake & Frosting
A rich and delicious homemade chocolate raspberry cake, perfect for any occasion, combining chocolate and fresh raspberries for a gourmet treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk At room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Raspberry Cream Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese (226 g)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 340 g fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam (optional)
Chocolate Buttercream Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add hot water, mixing until combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. Once done, let the cakes cool completely.
Raspberry Cream Preparation
- Beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mix until combined, then add heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and optional jam with a spatula.
Chocolate Buttercream Preparation
- Beat the softened butter for about 3 minutes.
- Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Then, add cream and corn syrup (if using). Beat on high for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Assembly
- Place the first layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of raspberry cream on top.
- Add the second layer of cake and cover the entire cake with the chocolate buttercream.
- Adorn the top with reserved raspberries for a beautiful finish.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator before slicing, and feel free to sprinkle some grated chocolate or cocoa on top for an extra touch.
Notes
Measure ingredients accurately for the best results. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps the flavors meld together beautifully. Feel free to experiment with adding chocolate shavings or other berries on top for decoration.