Chocolate Decadence Cake with Raspberry Bliss! 🍇✨
Prepare to indulge in the most luxurious dessert experience with this Ultimate Chocolate Decadence Cake! Layers of rich, moist chocolate cake are paired with a dreamy raspberry frosting and topped with a silky ganache drip. Finished with fresh raspberries and mini chocolate chips, it’s the showstopper dessert for any special occasion—or whenever you're craving pure chocolate bliss!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups hot water
1½ cups + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups cake flour
2¼ cups light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp baking soda
1½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
2 tsp espresso powder
1½ cups full-fat sour cream
¼ cup milk
4 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Frosting:
1¾ cups salted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup + 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, powdered
2 tbsp raspberry preserves
6 oz cream cheese, softened
For the Filling:
⅔ cup raspberry preserves
For the Ganache Drip:
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
½ cup heavy cream
1–2 tsp vegetable oil
For Decorating:
Fresh raspberries
Mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
Prep the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
Make the Cake Batter: Whisk hot water and cocoa powder until smooth. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add sour cream, milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla, mixing well. Divide batter between pans.
Bake: Bake for 23-27 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make Raspberry Frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Blend in freeze-dried raspberries, preserves, and cream cheese until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake: Layer cake with raspberry frosting and a thin layer of preserves. Apply a crumb coat, chill for 30 minutes, then frost with a thick layer.
Make Ganache Drip: Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, add oil, and create drips on the chilled cake.
Decorate: Pipe frosting swirls and garnish with raspberries and mini chocolate chips.
Quick Tip:
For extra elegance, top with shaved chocolate curls!
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 650 kcal per slice
Indulge in this chocolate and raspberry masterpiece for an unforgettable dessert experience!