A sophisticated dessert made with rich dark chocolate and fresh raspberries, topped with a shiny mirror glaze and a cascade of berries. Perfect for chocolate lovers and elegant occasions.
Ingredients:
🍫 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🍬 3/4 cup sugar
🍫 1 tsp baking powder
🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
🍫 7 oz dark chocolate, melted
🍓 1 cup fresh raspberries
🍬 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for the mirror glaze)
🥛 1/2 cup heavy cream (for the mirror glaze)
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
🥣 Make the batter:
- Sift 🍫 the flour, 🍬 sugar, and 🍫 baking powder into a large bowl.
- Add 🧈 melted butter and 🥚 eggs, then mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in 🍫 melted dark chocolate.
🍰 Bake the cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍫 Prepare the mirror glaze:
- Heat 🥛 heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in 🍫 chopped dark chocolate until smooth.
- Mix in 🍬 powdered sugar to achieve a glossy texture.
🍓 Assemble the layer cake:
- Place the first cake layer on a plate. Spread a thin layer of glaze and add 🍓 fresh raspberries on top.
- Add the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with the mirror glaze.
🌟 Final decoration:
- Arrange 🍓 fresh raspberries in a cascading pattern over the top and sides of the cake.
- Let the cake rest for 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 50 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8
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