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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwich a tangy raspberry filling, all encased in a luxurious truffle ganache frosting. Perfect for any special occasion!


Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water or brewed coffee

For the raspberry filling:

  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For the truffle ganache frosting:

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease/line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Prepare the cake: Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, incorporate hot water/coffee, divide batter, and bake.
  3. Make the raspberry filling: Cook raspberries, sugar, lemon juice until thickened.
  4. Create the ganache frosting: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, add butter and vanilla, then cool.
  5. Assemble the cake: Layer cake, raspberry filling, second cake layer, and spread ganache over the top and sides. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is ideal for celebratory events, topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for added elegance.
  • Prepare layers and ganache in advance and assemble on the day of serving for best results.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg