Description

This Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that perfectly blends deep chocolate flavor with the bright, tangy sweetness of raspberries. Made with a convenient cake mix, this recipe is quick, easy, and ideal for both beginners and busy bakers. Layered with luscious raspberry filling and silky chocolate ganache frosting, it’s a show-stopping treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

1 box chocolate cake mix (or devil’s food cake mix)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons raspberry extract
1 container (3.25 oz) chocolate pudding

For the Filling & Frosting:

2 cups raspberry pie filling
4 cups chocolate ganache frosting

Instructions

Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare Batter
In a large bowl, mix cake mix and chocolate pudding.
Add eggs, milk, melted butter, and raspberry extract.
Mix until smooth and well combined.
Bake
Divide batter evenly between pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool Cakes
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Assemble Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread raspberry pie filling evenly over the top.
Add second cake layer.
Frost Cake
Cover the entire cake with chocolate ganache frosting.
Decorate (Optional)
Top with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of ganache.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter
Do not overmix to keep cake soft and fluffy
Chill cake slightly before slicing for clean layers
Fresh raspberries can be added between layers for extra flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 38 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: chocolate raspberry cake, cake mix dessert, easy chocolate cake, raspberry chocolate cake, layered cake