Description
Rich Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate and tart raspberries, creating an indulgent treat perfect for any celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and whole milk until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring gently until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt dark chocolate with heavy cream until smooth and glossy.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the ganache on top, followed by fresh raspberries.
- Top with the second cake layer and drizzle remaining ganache over it. Serve with additional raspberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting. For variations, swap raspberries for strawberries or add orange zest to the ganache.