Best 4 Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is our Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Cake, an exquisite dessert that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates any occasion. This culinary masterpiece features a moist and decadent chocolate cake base, perfectly complemented by a luscious layer of sweet and tangy raspberry filling. The cake is then enrobed in a rich and velvety chocolate ganache, creating an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. As you savor each bite, the harmonious blend of chocolate and raspberry will transport you to a realm of pure bliss.

In addition to the main recipe, this article provides variations and additional recipes to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, a dedicated gluten-free version of the cake is included, ensuring that everyone can partake in this delightful treat. Furthermore, a recipe for a delectable Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cake is presented, catering to those with vegan dietary preferences.

To enhance your culinary skills and elevate your dessert repertoire, this article also offers a selection of complementary recipes. Learn how to craft a luscious Raspberry Sauce, perfect for drizzling over the cake or serving alongside it. Discover the secrets of making a fluffy and flavorful Chocolate Mousse, an ideal accompaniment to the rich chocolate cake. And for a touch of elegance, master the art of Chocolate Curls, a decorative element that adds a professional touch to your dessert presentation.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BUNDT CAKE



Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord
3 large eggs
One 15.25-ounce box devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup fresh raspberries, for decorating
1 bunch fresh mint, for decorating
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to whisk the milk, jam, melted butter, liqueur and eggs. Add the cake mix and beat on medium speed for about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the cake, about 35 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the ganache: Put the chocolate, jam, and liqueur in a mixing bowl. Bring the cream to a low simmer in a small pan set over medium-high heat. Pour over the chocolate and let stand 10 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Let stand another 10 minutes.
  • Place the cake on a cake stand or serving dish and pour the ganache over it, letting it drip down the sides. Use the raspberries and mint to decorate it to look like a holiday wreath if desired.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE



Chocolate Raspberry Cake image

Whenever I make this chocolate raspberry cake, I get rave reviews. It's impressive, and the raspberry filling is wonderful. -Marlene Sanders, Paradise, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 cups sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons 2% milk
6 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Combine buttermilk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat 2 minutes. Gradually add coffee (batter will be thin)., Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes . Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Gradually add cooled milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in liqueur, salt and, if desired, food coloring., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread half the filling to within 1/4 in. of edge. Drizzle half the jam over filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate until filling is set, about 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa and liqueur. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 118g carbohydrate (91g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon instant espresso
1/3 cups vegetable oil
2 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate
1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup whole milk
5 egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups dark chocolate, chopped
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
Water
1/2 cup egg whites
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup cake shortening (recommended: Crisco)
Pinch kosher salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, melted
1/4 cup cocoa powder
Seedless raspberry marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For Chocolate Cake: Mix granulated sugar, sour cream, whole milk, instant espresso, vegetable oil, whole eggs and vanilla extract in a standing mixer on low speed for approximately 2 minutes or until combined. Scrape the bowl and add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and kosher salt. Mix another 2 to 3 minutes until cake batter is smooth. Pour into sprayed and parchment lined 10-inch cake pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  • For Chocolate Mousse: Melt chocolate and set aside (keep warm). In a separate dish add powdered gelatin to cold water, set aside. Whisk together milk and egg yolks in a saucepan. Put on a medium flame and cook until 165 degrees F. Be careful not to over cook and curdle the mixture. Pour egg-milk mixture through a strainer into the melted chocolate. Melt the gelatin and water. Add to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Let chocolate mixture cool to room temperature. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
  • For the Ganache: In a saucepot combine heavy cream, sugar and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil. Take off flame. Add chopped chocolate to boiled cream let sit for 1 minute then stir until combined. Over-mixing will cause bubbles in the ganache. Only stir until chocolate is incorporated. Set aside.
  • For Chocolate Buttercream: In a saucepan combine granulated sugar and just enough water to moisten the sugar. Bring to a boil, washing down the sides as you go with a brush dipped in water. Bring to 240 degrees F. As sugar is cooking, begin whipping the egg whites in a mixer on medium speed.. Increase speed, as sugar gets closer to a soft peak. Mix the unsalted butter, shortening and salt together. When sugar reaches temperature pour into whipping egg whites. Continue to whip on high speed until the mixing bowl is just warm to the touch. Quickly add the unsalted butter, shortening and salt. Continue to whip for 5 minutes or until buttercream comes together and is smooth. Add melted chocolate and cocoa powder. Whip until combined. Set aside.
  • For Assembly: Slice 10-inch cake horizontally into 2 even pieces. Place first layer of cake in a plastic wrap lined 10-inch cake pan. Spread a thin layer of raspberry marmalade on top of the cake. Spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache on the raspberry marmalade. Spread a 2 1/2-inch thick layer of chocolate mousse on top of the ganache. Top with the second layer of chocolate cake and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread a layer of chocolate butter cream on top of the cake. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top. Put the cake in the freezer for 1 hour or longer. Remove from the freezer and gently pull cake out of the pan by pulling on the plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated until served.

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BUNDT CAKE



Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake image

As if the chocolate bundt cake isn't yummy enough, this has a "tunnel" of cream cheese filling with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries added to make it even more decadent!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup melted butter
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a bundt or tube pan.
  • Make filling by creaming together, cream cheese with sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix in chocolate chips and set aside.
  • For cake, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat eggs and gradually add the sugar and beat until the mixture is thick and pale yellow.
  • Beat in melted butter, then milk, water and vanilla.
  • Gradually add in the flour mixture and mix well.
  • Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
  • Sprinkle raspberries over the top.
  • Cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 1 1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.6, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 270.3, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 36.2, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product. Use the best quality chocolate, butter, and raspberries you can find.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: This recipe is designed to be easy to follow, but it's important to pay attention to the details and follow the steps in order.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake until a Toothpick Inserted into the Center Comes Out Clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely before Frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This heavenly chocolate raspberry cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and full of flavor. The combination of chocolate and raspberries is always a winner, and the cream cheese frosting adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess. With its moist crumb and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.

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