Chocolate Raspberry Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Cake:
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Vegetable-oil cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord or framboise (optional)
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), melted and cooled
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Filling:
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4 packages (6 ounces each) fresh raspberries (a scant 6 cups)
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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Pinch of coarse salt
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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Chocolate Frosting for Chocolate Raspberry Cake
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2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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Pinch of coarse salt
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6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
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9 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), melted and cooled
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3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
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