Chocolate Raspberry Celebration Cake - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (150 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, baking soda and salt
• 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) butter, softened
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) sour cream
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
• 8 oz (250 g) bittersweet (dark) chocolate, chopped
• 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) 35% whipping cream
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh raspberries, divided