Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe for Sweet Celebrations - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
• ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
• 2 cups (300 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries
• ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
• 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 ½ cups (420 grams) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)