Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
– 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Chocolate Raspberry Cake:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
6. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of raspberry jam over the top and then sprinkle half of the fresh raspberries.
10. Add Second Layer: Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat the process with another layer of raspberry jam and the remaining raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 17g
- Protein: 6g