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Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake

A moist chocolate layer cake filled with vibrant raspberry preserves, fresh raspberries, and a whipped cream topping, creating a balanced dessert.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 2 cups Fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup Raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup Unsweetened whipped cream
  • Birthday Cake Flavored M&M’s (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk until uniform.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for two minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water gradually into the batter until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and tap gently to release large air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick until it comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Spread half a cup of raspberry preserves evenly between the cooled cake layers.
  9. Top with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and M&M’s for decoration.
  10. Slice the cake using a serrated knife and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure cakes are completely cooled before assembly.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: layer cake, chocolate, raspberry, dessert, whipped cream