Chocolate Raspberry Ruffle Cake Recipe

Indulge in the decadent magic of Alice Medrich's Chocolate Raspberry Ruffle Cake, a show-stopping masterpiece featured in Baking with Julia. This recipe, perfected by the 'Queen of Chocolate' herself, is a journey of baking excellence. Prepare for an unforgettable taste sensation – layers of moist chocolate cake adorned with luscious raspberry filling and breathtaking ruffles. While it's a time-intensive project (plan for a full day!), the result is utterly worth the effort. Practice recommended before serving to a crowd! This recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 600 mins
Cook Time 1080 mins
Calories 5080.8 kcal
Protein 147g
Rating 3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Raspberry Ruffle Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Raspberry Ruffle Cake

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified in the original recipe (check Alice Medrich's Baking with Julia for exact details). Prepare and grease your ruffle cake pans according to the original recipe's instructions.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the original recipe, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  3. Bake the cakes according to the original recipe's instructions, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool completely before proceeding.
  4. While the cakes cool, prepare the raspberry filling as specified in the original recipe.
  5. Once the cakes are completely cool, carefully level the tops if necessary. Begin assembling the cake layers with the raspberry filling.
  6. Create the chocolate ruffles using the method detailed in the original recipe. This step may require some practice!
  7. Gently frost the cake with the chocolate ruffles, ensuring a beautiful and even finish.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the ruffles to set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

967g

Fat

1211g

Carbs

127g

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