Chocolate Raspberry Drip Cake
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) hot water or coffee
For the Raspberry Filling:
2½ cups (300g) fresh or frozen raspberries
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
1 tsp lemon juice
For the Raspberry Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
½ cup (120g) raspberry purée (strained if needed)
Pink food color (optional)
For the Chocolate Ganache Drip:
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
4 oz (115g) dark chocolate, chopped
For Decoration:
Fresh raspberries
Chocolate chunks or curls
Raspberry glaze or extra filling for shine (optional)
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Instructions
1. Make the cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8" square or round cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, then slowly stir in hot water or coffee.
Pour into pans and bake 30–35 mins. Cool completely.
2. Make raspberry filling:
In a saucepan, heat raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool fully.
3. Make raspberry cream cheese layer:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat again.
Stir in raspberry purée and color (if using). Chill slightly to firm.
4. Assemble the cake:
Layer: chocolate cake – raspberry cream layer – raspberry filling – second chocolate cake layer.
Optional: repeat with more raspberry filling and a thin cream layer.
5. Make ganache:
Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit 2 mins. Stir smooth. Cool until slightly thickened.
6. Final touches:
Pour ganache drip over the top. Decorate with fresh raspberries and chocolate curls.
Chill until ready to serve.