Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cake Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mix until just combined.
- Pour in milk and mix gently until smooth.
- Divide batter into greased cake pans and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Raspberry Filling Preparation
- Cook raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add melted chocolate, milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Assembly
- Trim tops of cooled cake layers. Layer raspberry filling and remaining cake layers. Frost the entire cake with white chocolate frosting.
- Garnish with raspberries, chocolate curls, and mint leaves for decoration.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Room temperature ingredients yield a better texture. Avoid overmixing for light cake layers. Chill cake before cutting for neat slices.
