Easter Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Easter Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a delectable dessert that is perfect for the Easter season. This cake is a combination of rich chocolate and tangy raspberries, making it a perfect treat for those who love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. This dish is a perfect blend of moist chocolate cake layers, raspberry filling, and chocolate ganache frosting.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water

For the raspberry filling:

- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water

For the chocolate ganache frosting:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

For the raspberry filling:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the raspberries break down.
3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

For the chocolate ganache frosting:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips.
3. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

To assemble the cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread the raspberry filling evenly over the top of the cake layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top of the raspberry filling.
4. Pour the chocolate ganache frosting over the top of the cake, spreading it evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This Easter Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a perfect dessert for any Easter celebration. The moist chocolate cake layers, tangy raspberry filling, and rich chocolate ganache frosting create a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. It is a perfect dessert to impress your guests and make your Easter celebration even more special.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Chocolate, Raspberry, Flour