Dark Chocolate Cake With A Raspberry Filling Recipe

Indulge in this fudgy, brownie-like dark chocolate cake, layered with a luscious raspberry filling and topped with a rich chocolate cream cheese frosting. This recipe delivers ultimate chocolate decadence – perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a truly special treat! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 894.4 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 3.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Cake With A Raspberry Filling

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Cake With A Raspberry Filling

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Melt 6 ounces of dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ cup vegetable oil. Mix well.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. **Raspberry Filling:** In a small saucepan, combine 12 ounces fresh raspberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until raspberries have broken down and thickened slightly (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside to cool completely.
  12. **Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:** In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 ounces melted dark chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  13. Once cakes are completely cool, spread the raspberry filling evenly over one cake layer.
  14. Top with the second cake layer.
  15. Frost the entire cake with the chocolate cream cheese frosting.
  16. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

397g

Fat

111g

Carbs

44g

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