Laura Mariano
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!
