Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake. Moist chocolate cake layers are filled with a creamy raspberry filling and topped with a luxurious dark chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 8-inch cake (12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or thawed raspberries (mashed)
Ganache:
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 dark chocolate bar (shaved or chopped)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and fold in mashed raspberries. Chill slightly.
- Layer the Cake: Slice cakes in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Layer with cream cheese filling, spreading evenly. Optional: add a thin layer of raspberry preserves between layers.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until glossy. Cool slightly.
- Drip & Decorate: Pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Top with raspberries and chocolate shavings.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake, Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Filling, Ganache, Dessert Recipe
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