Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake Recipe
This Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake is an elegant, moist chocolate cake featuring fresh raspberries folded into the batter for bursts of tart sweetness. Topped with a luxurious ruby chocolate ganache drip and garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, this dessert combines vibrant flavors and stunning presentation, perfect for special occasions or an impressive treat.
- Author: Lila
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Ganache
- 6 ounces ruby chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform, ensuring proper blending of liquid ingredients.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps, taking care not to overmix which could toughen the cake.
- Fold in Raspberries: Carefully fold in the fresh raspberries, being gentle to avoid crushing them, so they maintain their shape and impart little bursts of flavor within the cake.
- Divide Batter: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 20-25 minutes to set. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour it over the chopped ruby chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to melt, then stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of the ruby chocolate ganache over it. Top with the second cake layer and pour the remaining ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides elegantly.
- Garnish: Decorate the finished cake with additional fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired, adding a fresh and colorful touch to this rich dessert.
Notes
- Fresh raspberries can be delicate; fold them carefully to prevent breaking that may discolor the batter.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before ganache application to prevent melting.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for best batter consistency.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Ganache can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; gently rewarm before using.
Keywords: Raspberry Cake, Ruby Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Drip Cake, Berry Chocolate Cake, Elegant Dessert, Party Cake, Celebration Cake