Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate with vibrant raspberries, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup water (for the cake mix)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes before removing from the pans.
- Bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth, then add butter and vanilla.
- Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature.
- Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on top of the first cake layer.
- Add fresh raspberries on top of the jam.
- Place the second cake layer on top and pour ganache over it.
- Garnish with additional raspberries and powdered sugar.
- Allow the ganache to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Perfect for special occasions and can be paired with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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