Description
Indulge in a heavenly chocolate raspberry cake that combines rich chocolate layers with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This decadent dessert is topped with velvety frosting, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round baking pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in fresh raspberries carefully.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with powdered sugar icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg