Chocolate Raspberry Cake
"This Triple Layer Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a SHOWSTOPPER!..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Chocolate Raspberry Cake:
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 and 3/4 cups PLUS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
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1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
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3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
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1 and 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream
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1/3 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup vegetable oil (you may also sub in melted coconut oil)
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 and 1/2 cups hot water
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2 and 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen, if using frozen, do not thaw first
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For the Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, VERY soft
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), VERY soft
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4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed)
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2 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves
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Garnish:
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1/2 cup raspberry preserves
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Fresh raspberries, optional
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Shaved chocolate, optional
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