CHOCOLATE CAKE THAT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! | Galley Chef

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 T instant coffee
• 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup buttersoft
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 medium eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract