Chocolate Raspberry Cake - Recipe Tweets

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups raspberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
• optional garnish