Dive into the irresistible world of chocolate and raspberries with this Raspberry Chocolate Layer Cake. This delightful dessert features three layers of rich, moist chocolate cake, layered with a tangy red fruit coulis and enveloped in a luscious chocolate ganache. Topped with a light and creamy chantilly cream infused with berry coulis, this cake is a perfect blend of fruity and chocolatey flavors that's sure to impress.
Why You'll Love This: If you adore the combination of chocolate and berries, this cake is a dream come true. The intense chocolate layers provide a deep and rich flavor, perfectly balanced by the tartness of the raspberry and strawberry coulis. The silky chocolate ganache adds a luxurious texture, while the berry chantilly cream brings a refreshing finish to each bite.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or as a show-stopping dessert for a dinner party. It's also perfect for those moments when you want to indulge in a decadent and beautifully layered cake.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- Chocolate Cake:
- 80g cocoa powder + 180ml boiling water
- 280g sugar + vanilla sugar
- 180ml sunflower oil
- 1 natural or Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 180g flour + a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Red Fruit Coulis:
- 350g red fruits (raspberries + strawberries)
- 4-5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 100g milk chocolate
- 200g dark chocolate
- 330ml liquid cream
- Vanilla
- Chantilly Cream:
- 150ml whipped cream + 3-4 tablespoons red fruit coulis
Instructions:
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter and bake in three 15cm molds for 15 minutes each at 180°C (356°F).
- For the coulis, cook red fruits with sugar; thicken with a mix of cornstarch and water.
- Make the ganache by melting chocolates in warm cream with vanilla.
- Whip the cream and fold in
the red fruit coulis. 5. Once the cakes are cool, layer them with the red fruit coulis and cover the entire cake with chocolate ganache.
- Decorate the top of the cake with the berry-infused chantilly cream.
Enjoy your Raspberry Chocolate Layer Cake, a delightful and elegant dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of chocolate and raspberries. This cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering and a favorite for all who try it. 💕🍫🍓🍰💕