Chocolate Raspberry Cake

This Chocolate Raspberry Cake is one of my favorite cakes on the planet and always a showstopper (perfect for Mother’s Day!)  The combination of deeply-chocolaty cake and fresh raspberries is indulgently rich yet fresh at the same time. You can either use homemade or store-bought raspberry jam (directions included for both) and the cake stays moist and fresh for days for an ideal make ahead, stress free dessert!

INGREDIENTS
Chocolate Cake

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk see Notes for DIY
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• Homemade Raspberry Jam OPTIONAL - May Sub Seedless Raspberry Jam (See Notes)
• 12 oz. frozen raspberries thawed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Chocolate Ganache

• 12 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao)
• 1 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup

Chocolate Mascarpone Filling

• 6 oz. (3/4 cup) mascarpone
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 heaping cup ganache in directions

Garnish

• 2-3  6 oz. containers fresh raspberries (more the better!)
• Chocolate Raspberry Cake with sliced removed showing layers of dark chocolate cake, raspberry jam filling, chocolate ganache and chocolate mousse

INSTRUCTIONS
CHOCOLATE CAKE

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of two 8-inch cake pans at least 2 1/2” deep with parchment paper or two 9” pans. Spray pans with nonstick cooking spray WITH flour or butter and flour pans.
2. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk in sugar and salt ("dry ingredients"). Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla together until combined. Whisk dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Whisk in boiling water just until combined, do not overmix (the batter will be thin).
4. ............

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