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Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake

Indulgent Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake for Sweet Moments

This Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cake is a rich and satisfying dessert, perfect for any special occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or water
For the Filling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and then add hot coffee or water for a smooth batter.
  5. Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the raspberry filling by mixing together the raspberry jam and fresh raspberries.
  8. Heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over chopped chocolate to make the ganache.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering chocolate cake, raspberry filling, and then another layer of cake.
  10. Pour ganache over the assembled cake and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste. Allow the cake to cool completely before applying ganache.

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