Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling is a great cake for celebrating all kinds of things! How fabulous does that chocolatey layer of frosting look? I mean… I want to dive into this cake head-first!
Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling:
This double chocolate cake happens to turn out moist and delicious and rich. It’s very chocolatey with a thick layer of chocolate ganache frosting and a surprise layer of raspberry filling tucked inside. This cake is one that is pretty irresistible to chocolate lovers. I know this because I’m not really a chocolate lover myself… yet I find myself stealing bite after bite of this cake!
🛒 Ingredients Needed:
- semi sweet chocolate
- hot brewed coffee
- granulated white sugar
- all purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking soda, baking powder and salt
- eggs
- buttermilk
- vegetable or canola oil
- vanilla extract
- heavy whipping cream
- light corn syrup
- unsalted butter
- frozen raspberries
- cornstarch
- fresh raspberries (for garnish)
✏️ How to make Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
PREPARE THE CAKE:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. and grease two 10-inch cake pans, or three 8-inch cake pans. Spray the pans with nonstick spray and then line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper- then spray the paper too.
- In a medium bowl combine the chocolate with the hot coffee. Let the mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- In a large bowl sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat the eggs until thickened slightly and lemon colored (about 3 minutes with a standing mixer or 5 minutes with a hand-held mixer). Slowly add the buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture to the eggs, beating until combined well. Add the dry mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake in the middle of the oven 50 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool layers completely in pans on racks. Run a thin knife around the edges of the pans and invert the layers onto racks. Carefully remove the parchment paper and cool the layers completely. Cake layers may be made 1 day ahead and kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature.
PREPARE THE GANACHE FROSTING:
- In a 1½- to 2-quart saucepan bring the cream, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil over moderately low heat, whisking until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and add the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate is melted. Add the butter pieces and whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the frosting to a bowl and cool, stirring occasionally, until it is spreadable (It may be necessary to chill the frosting to reach a desirable spreadable consistency).
PREPARE THE FILLING:
Puree the raspberries in a food processor or blender. Press the puree through a fine-mesh strainer with the back of a spoon, removing the seeds. Heat the puree in a small pot with the sugar and cornstarch until the mixture boils, stirring constantly. As it boils, it should quickly thicken. Let cool.
Spread a thin layer of ganache frosting on 1st cake layer- followed by a layer of the raspberry filling. Top with the 2nd cake layer and repeat (if using a 3rd layer). If only using two cake layers, cover the top and sides with the remaining chocolate ganache frosting.
➡️ Tips and Substitutions:
- If you use frozen raspberries that are already sweetened with sugar, just leave the sugar out when making the filling.
- If you only have two 9-inch round pans or two 8-inch rounds, you can choose to just make a 2-layer cake and then use the rest of the batter to make some cupcakes. Fill the pans no more than ⅔ full with batter- you don’t want them to overflow when they rise while baking!
- Try this recipe using frozen strawberries instead of raspberries.
✔️ How to store a layer cake:
This cake keeps, covered and chilled, up to 3 days. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving. I love this cake keeper to use for layer cakes!
❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:
- It’s a great cake for celebrations- like birthdays or anniversaries, or just because it’s Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday!
- It’s the perfect blend of flavors, and it turns out better than bakery-style.
- It’s a beautiful cake!
Favorite Cake Recipes:
Double Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling
The perfect special occasion cake!
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 3 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or use chocolate chips)
- 1½ cups hot brewed coffee
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- 2½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 16 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate (or use chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
FILLING:
- One 10-ounce bag frozen raspberries, thawed
- ⅔ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
PREPARE THE CAKE:
- Preheat the oven to 300℉., and grease two 10-inch cake pans, or three 8-inch cake pans. Spray the pans with nonstick spray and then line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper- then spray the paper too.
- In a medium bowl combine the chocolate with the hot coffee. Let the mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- In a large bowl sift together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat the eggs until thickened slightly and lemon colored (about 3 minutes with a standing mixer or 5 minutes with a hand-held mixer). Slowly add the buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture to the eggs, beating until combined well. Add the dry mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake in the middle of the oven 50 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool layers completely in pans on racks. Run a thin knife around the edges of the pans and invert the layers onto racks. Carefully remove the parchment paper and cool the layers completely. Cake layers may be made 1 day ahead and kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature.
PREPARE THE GANACHE FROSTING:
- In a 1½- to 2-quart saucepan bring the cream, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil over moderately low heat, whisking until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and add the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate is melted. Add the butter pieces and whisk until smooth.
- Transfer the frosting to a bowl and cool, stirring occasionally, until it is spreadable (It may be necessary to chill the frosting to reach a desirable spreadable consistency).
PREPARE THE FILLING:
- Puree the raspberries in a food processor or blender. Press the puree through a fine-mesh strainer with the back of a spoon, removing the seeds. Heat the puree in a small pot with the sugar and cornstarch until the mixture boils, stirring constantly. As it boils, it should quickly thicken. Let cool.
ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:
- Spread a thin layer of ganache frosting on 1st cake layer- followed by a layer of the raspberry filling. Top with the 2nd cake layer and repeat (if using a 3rd layer). If only using two cake layers, cover the top and sides with the remaining chocolate ganache frosting. This cake keeps, covered and chilled, up to 3 days. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- *If you use frozen raspberries that are already sweetened with sugar, just leave the sugar out when making the filling.
- *If you only have two 9-inch round pans or two 8-inch rounds, you can choose to just make a 2-layer cake and then use the rest of the batter to make some cupcakes. Fill the pans no more than ⅔ full with batter- you don’t want them to overflow when they rise while baking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 759kcal, Carbohydrates: 98g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 77mg, Sodium: 423mg, Potassium: 509mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 67g, Vitamin A: 474IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 101mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, this cake sounds delicious. I’m going to make a raspberry chocolate roll cake, do you think this cake will hold up to the the roll?
I’ve never made a roll cake, so I’m not sure. Sounds good though!
What size pans did you use
It’s stated in the directions: two 10-inch cake pans, or three 8-inch cake pans.
This cake was delicious and moist and got rave reviews at my party! I used a cream cheese buttercream with the raspberry filling and used the ganache frosting to drip over the top. I will say that it is a lot of cake for 3 8” pans. Luckily I had 3” high 8” pans or else I’m certain it would have overflowed. In the future I will do 3 9” inch pans or reserve some of the batter for cupcakes.
This cake was wonderful!!! Everyone loved it! Thx for the recipe!
I want to try this cake, but my husband isn’t fond of strong fruity flavors, even though he’s open to it.. Do you think adding a small amount of chocolate to the filling would tone down the intensity of the raspberry flavor while keeping the mixture’s consistency smooth and thick?
I’m sorry, but I really have no idea. I think the raspberry flavor will still be there for sure.
I saw someone else ask about fondant. I am not doing anything fancy – simple 2 layer 6 inch rounds (I will have a lot left over I know!), but my daughter wants it to be a splatter paint design on top. So if I make your frosting and put a light layer of fondant on to “splatterpaint” the rest do you think it will hold up for a few hours? I am frosting the cake on Friday after school and the party is at 7pm.
I’m sorry, but I don’t know anything at all about fondant and how it works with cakes and frosting, etc. Wish I could help!
Hi Lori – making this cake for a 12 year old. Can you really taste the coffee? Can I replace it with something else? thank you 🙂
no, you cannot taste the coffee at all. It simply intensifies the flavor of the chocolate.
Hi. Going to give this ago… love the picture… Coffee and chocolate are excellent together. Just a tip for those who have sliding top tiers or any level is to put a ring of the chocolate on just on near the edge and filling in the ring as this would prevent the sliding effect. Cant wait to eat it! YUM
This cake sounds delicious!! Even though im not a fan of chocolate myself either :). But quick question. My granddaughter wants a castle…yeah a cake-castle! Do you think this cake is sturdy enough to do 2 tiers and iced in fondant?? I know fondant tends to be in the heavy side…
I don’t think so. It’s not a terribly dense cake.
5192 feet
That’s the problem, then. Anything above 4000 feet or so usually requires some adjustments with baking recipes in order for them to turn out as planned. I made a chocolate cake recipe once (using a regular recipe), and it was a liquid disaster. I couldn’t figure out why it didn’t bake into a cake as the recipe stated. I made some high altitude modifications, made it again, and then it turned out perfect! Here is the guide that I use for high altitude: http://www.mountainmamacooks.com/high-altitude/