Description
A rich and decadent Chocolate Raspberry Cake, perfect for any celebration, with layers of moist chocolate and tart raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in the buttermilk to the butter mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fold in the fresh raspberries gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Assemble with frosting of choice and top with raspberries.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to keep the frosting from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, raspberry dessert, birthday cake, family recipe, celebration cake