Name: Decadent Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Baking spray; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, or as needed; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix; 1 cup water; 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt; 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix; 0.33333334326744 cup vanilla-flavored vodka; 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 0.5 (12 ounce) package miniature chocolate chips, or more to taste; 12 ounces fresh raspberries, or more to taste; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 1 (16 ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting; 1 (8 ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed; 3 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, melted and cooled

Indulge in the symphony of flavors with this exquisite Chocolate-Raspberry Cake. A moist, decadent chocolate cake embraces a luscious raspberry filling, crowned with a velvety white chocolate frosting. Every bite is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, tart raspberries, and sweet, creamy delight.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray. Mix cocoa and flour together and use to flour the pans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

02

Step

Combine cake mix, water, vanilla yogurt, pudding mix, vodka, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix on low speed until moistened. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, then stir in chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the centers spring back at your touch, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and let cool completely, about 25 minutes. (Bake time: 40-50 minutes, Cool time: 30 minutes)

04

Step

Meanwhile, combine raspberries and sugar for filling in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they reduce by about 50%. Set aside to cool. (Cook time: 15 minutes, Cool time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Slice each cooled cake layer horizontally into two layers. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate and top with 1/3 of the filling. Repeat with 2 more layers and remaining filling. Top with final layer. (Assembly time: 15 minutes)

06

Step

Combine vanilla frosting, whipped topping, and melted white chocolate in a large mixing bowl; mix on high speed until smooth and creamy. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

07

Step

Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with extra chocolate chips and/or raspberries, if desired. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. (Decoration time: 10 minutes, Chill time: 60+ minutes)