Jul 13 2026
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Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Inspired by GreenFire
Time2h
Serves10

chocolate cake layered with fresh raspberries

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Ingredients

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Cake

Raspberry Layer

Chocolate Ganache

Method

Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the oven and cake pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add wet ingredients

    Add eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Incorporate boiling water

    Stir in the boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the cakes

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the cakes

    Remove from the oven, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Raspberry Layer

  1. 7

    Prepare the raspberries

    In a medium bowl, combine the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Gently toss to coat the raspberries and set aside for about 10 minutes to macerate.

Chocolate Ganache

  1. 8

    Heat the cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat.

  2. 9

    Melt the chocolate

    Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

  3. 10

    Whisk until smooth

    After 5 minutes, whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Layer the cake

    Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the macerated raspberries over the top of the first layer.

  2. 12

    Add ganache

    Pour half of the chocolate ganache over the raspberries, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

  3. 13

    Complete the cake

    Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat the process with the remaining raspberries and ganache.

  4. 14

    Final touch

    Drizzle any remaining ganache on top and decorate with extra fresh raspberries if desired.

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