Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a smooth ganache and fresh raspberries, perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Fresh raspberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour in boiling water and stir until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache over it, then top with fresh raspberries. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Top with additional fresh raspberries.
- Slice and serve to enjoy your delightful chocolate raspberry drip cake!
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing. Let the cake cool completely before adding ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg