DARK CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY LAYER CAKE
Two 8-inch round chocolate cakes are layered with alternating raspberry filling and super chocolate frosting.
Provided by Cricketbug
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Sift cake flour, sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add 1 stick butter and oil and beat on slow speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to high for 4 minutes. Turn off mixer and scrape sides of the bowl. Add 1 cup milk, eggs, applesauce, and chocolate extract and beat on medium speed until well combined into a thick batter. Pour evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean and the center springs back to a light touch, 25 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Slice each cake in half horizontally to create 4 layers.
- Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler set over hot but not boiling water. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit.
- Cream 2 sticks butter in the bowl of the stand mixer. Mix on low speed and add confectioners' sugar, 8 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon chocolate extract, and 1 teaspoon cocoa. Scrape the bowl and add melted chocolate chips. Mix frosting until fluffy and light.
- Pour raspberry preserves in a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave oven for 1 minute; stir well.
- Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread 1/2 the jar of preserves just to the edge. Lay the second layer on top and spread about 1 cup of frosting just to the edge. Lay the third layer down and spread remaining preserves just to the edge. Lay the final layer down and frost the entire cake with a thin crumb-coating of frosting, reserving remaining frosting. Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes.
- Remove cake from refrigerator and decorate as desired with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066.1 calories, Carbohydrate 183.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 262.6 mg, Sugar 140.1 g
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Suman Tamang
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Beat Nviri
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again for my next special occasion.
DAvid Gathright
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the chocolate and raspberry flavors, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again for my next party.
Altaaf Brohi
[email protected]I'm not usually a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. The chocolate and raspberry flavors were delicious, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
HAMZA TALPUR
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Mani Abbasi
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! I made it for a potluck, and everyone raved about it. The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Noah Burch
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the raspberry filling added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Ruman Shah
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the chocolate and raspberry flavors, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Throughmayas Heart
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. The raspberry filling added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.
Leonisa Amor “Nisa” Nedia
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sairul islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The raspberry filling added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Rai Hassan Raza
[email protected]This cake was a showstopper! I made it for a potluck, and everyone raved about it. The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.
Zachary Binion
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chocolate cake recipes to try, and this one definitely did not disappoint! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Sidra Hussain
[email protected]This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers! The flavor is rich and decadent, and the raspberry filling adds a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this cake again.
MD Mahmud
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because it seemed complicated, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was absolutely delicious, and it wasn't as hard to make as I thought it would be.
Gold Flowers
[email protected]This cake is a true work of art! The layers are so neat and even, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I can't believe I made something so beautiful and delicious.
Lover Boy
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever made. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!
Ochido Kormokar
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the pretty pink layers and the sweet chocolate frosting. It was also surprisingly easy to make, which is always a bonus.
GameALot
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one changed my mind. The raspberry filling added a delightful tartness that cut through the richness of the chocolate, and the overall flavor was simply heavenly.
adham karim
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the layers were moist and fluffy. My friends and family raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again for special occasions.