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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

A luscious dessert combining rich chocolate with tart raspberries, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American, Bakery
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs Make sure they're at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cups milk Substitutable with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cups fresh raspberries Can substitute with strawberries or cherries.
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cups heavy cream Substitutable with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • Additional raspberries for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in fresh raspberries into the batter.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cakes cool, prepare the ganache by heating the heavy cream until simmering and then pouring it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit and then stir until smooth.
  • Once cooled, layer the cakes with ganache and pour remaining ganache over the top.
  • Garnish with additional raspberries and serve.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Do not overbake the cake; it should be moist but firm.
Keyword Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Decadent Dessert, Raspberry Dessert, Rich Chocolate Cake, Truffle Cake
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