Description
Indulgent Giant Black Raspberry Cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich layers of moist chocolate and luscious black raspberry filling. Elegant presentation and intense flavor profile make this cake a memorable centerpiece for special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup black raspberry puree (or fresh raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Whip butter and sugar until airy and pale, incorporating eggs individually. Blend in black raspberry puree and vanilla extract until uniform.
- Sift dry ingredients separately, then gradually fold into wet mixture, alternating with milk. Ensure even distribution of batter between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces carefully.
- Bake approximately 30-35 minutes until a testing skewer emerges clean. Rest cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
- Create filling by simmering black raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat. Stir continuously until mixture transforms into a thick, glossy syrup, approximately 5-7 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, black raspberry puree, and milk, beating until silky and voluminous. Finish with vanilla extract.
- Once cakes have cooled entirely, trim tops if necessary. Position first layer on serving plate, spread filling evenly, then crown with second cake layer. Frost entire cake thoroughly.
- Refrigerate minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and frosting to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Freeze black raspberries beforehand for more intense flavor concentration when making puree.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to create smoother, more even cake batter consistency.
- Use fresh black raspberries for maximum flavor depth if possible, but frozen works perfectly as backup option.
- Adjust sugar levels in filling depending on fruit’s natural sweetness to balance tartness and prevent overly sweet result.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg