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Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cake

A chocolate cake with raspberries, chocolate chips and layers of goodness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 and ¾ cups 350g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pint plus raspberries
  • 3/4 semi-sweet chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 Tablespoons heavy cream you can substitute half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chocolate chips and raspberries for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Coat three 9x9x2 inch round baking pans with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Cake

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Vigorously whisk in the granulated sugar, then the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until hardly any lumps remain. The batter will be very thick - try not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the raspberries and chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly (as possible) between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 22-24 minutes. Cakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.

Frosting

  • Cream the butter with stand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. This is a great base for a creamy frosting.
  • Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and 3/4 cup of cocoa powder. Mix on low.
  • Add 3 Tablespoons of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Assemble and frost

  • Place 1 layer on your cake stand.
  • Evenly cover the top with frosting.
  • Top with 2nd layer, add more frosting, then the third layer.
  • Top with frosting and spread around the sides. (Don't worry about the very bottom of the cake.Raspberries will go around the bottom and will hide the very bottom layer.
  • Top with raspberries and/or chocolate chips for garnish if desired.

Notes

If your frosting is too thin, add up to 1 more cup of powdered sugar. If your frosting is too thick, add up to 2 more Tablespoons of heavy cream.