Decadent Chocolate and Raspberry Cake - Tips and Crafts

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (52 grams) of sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of water
• 2 cups (225 grams) of raspberries
• 1 ¾ cups (228 grams) of flour
• 2 cups (414 grams) of sugar
• ¾ cup (85 grams) of cocoa
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (11 ml) of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon (3 ml) of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of salt
• 1 cup (250 ml) of milk
• ½ cup (125 ml) of vegetable oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons (8 ml) of vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (250 ml) of hot water
• 1 ½ cups (336 grams) of unsalted butter at room temperature
• 12 ounces (340 grams) of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 5 tablespoons (35 grams) of cocoa
• 6 cups (690 grams) of icing sugar
• ½ teaspoon (3 ml) of salt
• 10 to 12 tablespoons (150 to 180 ml) of whipping cream
• 9 ounces (255 grams) of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¾ cup (190 ml) of whipping cream