How to make Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Whats the best kind of frosting to use?
I love an American buttercream, like you’ll find in this recipe, with chocolate cake. American buttercream can be sweet but all the cocoa powder and a nice dash of salt really help balance things out. If you want a less sweet variation try using Swiss Meringue buttercream and mix in as much melted and cooled chocolate as you’d like. I would start off with a quarter cup and go from there.
What kind of cocoa powder should I use?
I recommend using a high-quality Dutch processed cocoa powder from a brand like Valrhona or Callebaut. Dutch processed cocoa powders are smoother and more mellow in taste than natural cocoa powder. They are also darker and less acidic. Both are delicious though!
How long will this cake last in the refrigerator?
The cake will be great for three days in the fridge. Make sure the raspberries on the top have a coating of glaze to prevent them from drying out.
Pro Tips for Making this Raspberry Chocolate Cake
If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video. Before you add the raspberries between the cake layers create little wells in the buttercream for them so they don’t get smashed by the weight of the next layer on top. To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set on the shop page or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested! You can leave little gaps in the buttercream between each layer so your raspberries don’t get crushed when you place them in. Adding an apricot glaze to the raspberries on top will preserve them so nothing will look sad of you make the cake in advance. If you don’t have any buttermilk just add a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to milk, miix and set aside to curdle.
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