Valentine's Day Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

Valentine's Day Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

zestplate.com

Make this stunning Valentine's chocolate raspberry cake with layers of dark chocolate, raspberry filling, and chocolate ganache. Perfect for romantic celebrations!

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Pie weights
  • Cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Chef's knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag
  • Offset spatula
  • Kitchen scale
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Refrigerator
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pastry brush
  • Toothpick
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (12g) cornstarch
  • 3 cups (340-375g) fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee
  • 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips tossed in 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) raspberry liqueur or heavy cream

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