Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake

Name: Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounces raspberries (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs (room temperature ); 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup hot brewed espresso; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature ); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; pinch kosher salt; 2-4 tablespoons milk (as needed); 4 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped); 1/2 cup heavy cream; fresh raspberries; chocolate shavings

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:30min

This dark chocolate raspberry layer cake has three chocolate cake layers sandwiched with a tangy raspberry filling, then topped with chocolate buttercream and a chocolate ganache drip! It's a perfect combination of chocolate and raspberry flavors for the most decadent Valentine's Day dessert!

Updated at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:50:43 GMT