Description
Experience the festive delight of this Christmas Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake, where rich chocolate cake layers unite with vibrant raspberry filling for an unforgettable holiday treat. This show-stopping dessert is moist, decadent, and perfect for sharing with loved ones. Whether it’s a family gathering or a holiday party, this cake promises to be the centerpiece that dazzles both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (ripe)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two nine-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Gradually stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer one cake on a platter, spread raspberry jam over it, add fresh raspberries if desired, top with the second layer, and frost as preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg