Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot brewed coffee (or hot water)

For the Raspberry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

For the Chocolate Truffle Ganache:

• 12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For Garnish (optional):

• Fresh raspberries

• Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

• Powdered sugar (light dusting)

Instructions:

1. Bake the Cake:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

• Gradually stir in hot coffee until batter is thin but smooth.

• Divide batter into pans. Bake 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool completely before assembling.

2. Make the Raspberry Filling:

• In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.

• Stir until berries release juices and mixture simmers.

• Add cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).

• Let cool completely.

3. Prepare the Truffle Ganache:

• Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.

• Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 minutes.

• Add butter, then stir until smooth and glossy.

• Let cool until spreadable (thicker but still pourable).

4. Assemble the Cake:

• Place one cake layer on a serving plate.

• Spread raspberry filling evenly over the top.

• Place second cake layer on top.

• Pour ganache over the top, smoothing with a spatula to drip down sides.

• Chill for 30 minutes to set.

5. Garnish & Serve:

• Top with fresh raspberries and shaved chocolate.

• Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Would you like me to also give you a “Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake” variation (with a creamy truffle layer)?
Reply with “Yes, please!” if you’re interested!