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Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake Recipe

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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.

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

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until smooth.
  5. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and fold in mashed raspberries. Chill slightly.
  7. 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.
  8. Make Ganache: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until glossy. Cool slightly.
  9. Drip & Decorate: Pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Top with raspberries and chocolate shavings.
  10. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Keywords: Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake, Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Filling, Ganache, Dessert Recipe