Chocolate-Raspberry Cake
The four layers of this chocolate cake are filled with a sweet raspberry filling and frosted with a creamy combo of whipped topping and store-bought vanilla frosting.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}
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6
{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine vanilla frosting, whipped topping, and melted white chocolate in a large mixing bowl; mix on high speed until smooth and creamy.'}
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7
{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (16 servings total)