"The raspberry adds a bit of tartness and color to the cake. You and your guests will love both the presentation and taste of the cake. ..."
INGREDIENTS
•
Fir the Cake: 3 cups sugar
•
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
•
1 cup baking cocoa
•
3/4 cup canola oil
•
2 teaspoons baking soda
•
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
•
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
•
3 eggs
•
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
•
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour For the filling:
•
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•
6 tablespoons 2 percent milk
•
6 tablespoons shortening
•
3 tablespoons butter, softened
•
2 tablespoons raspberry liquer
•
1/4 teaspoon salt
•
2 drops red food coloring, optional
•
4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted Fir the frosting:
•
1 package cold PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
•
1/3 cup butter, softened
•
1/2 cup baking cocoa
•
1 tablespoon raspberry liquer
•
4 cups confectioners' sugar