Name: Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 6 ounces ruby chocolate, chopped; ½ cup heavy cream; Fresh raspberries; Mint leaves

Introduction

The Raspberry Ruby Chocolate Drip Cake is a stunning dessert that combines the tartness of fresh raspberries with the unique sweetness of ruby chocolate. This moist chocolate cake is layered with luscious ganache and finished with a glossy drip, perfect for any special occasion or a delightful treat.

A three-layer cake sits on a wooden cake stand over a white marbled surface. The bottom and middle layers are creamy beige, while the second and fourth layers are deep red, creating a striped pattern. Glossy dark chocolate ganache drips down the sides of the cake from the top, which is covered with fresh bright red raspberries and small dollops of dark chocolate. Scattered raspberries and a gold-colored fork rest on a white cloth beside the stand. The background is softly blurred with green leaves and neutral tones. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup whole milk

½ cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 cup fresh raspberries

6 ounces ruby chocolate, chopped

½ cup heavy cream

Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.

Step 5: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, taking care not to crush them.

Step 6: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in their pans for 20-25 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 9: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped ruby chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy to make the ganache.

Step 10: Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of ganache on top. Add the second layer and pour the remaining ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Step 11: Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use ripe, fresh raspberries for the best flavor and vibrant color.

Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before adding ganache to prevent melting.

Add lemon zest or almond extract to the batter for a unique flavor twist.

Adjust ganache thickness by varying the cream amount; less cream for thicker, more for thinner consistency.

Sprinkle chopped nuts or crushed cookies between layers or on top for added texture.

Substitute ruby chocolate with dark or white chocolate for different taste profiles.

For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk and oil.

FAQs

Can I use frozen raspberries instead of fresh?

While fresh raspberries are preferred for their texture and color, you can use frozen raspberries if fresh are not available. Be sure to thaw and drain them well to prevent excess moisture in the batter.

What if I don’t have ruby chocolate?

If ruby chocolate is unavailable, you can substitute with high-quality white or dark chocolate for the ganache. Each offers a different flavor, with white chocolate providing sweetness and dark chocolate adding richness.