Eggless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling
This Eggless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling is a delightful dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake with a tangy, fruity raspberry filling. Perfect for those who avoid eggs, this recipe uses seltzer water as a leavening agent to achieve a fluffy and tender texture. Whether for a birthday, anniversary, or just a treat-yourself day, this cake is sure to impress with its delicious flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake:
- 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1.75 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 4 Tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 2 Cups Sparkling Water
- ¾ Cup Cooking Oil
- 1 Shot of Espresso or Coffee Optional
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1.5 Cups Unsalted Butter room temperature or Vegan butter
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Heavy Whipping Cream or Coconut Cream
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Raspberry Filling:
- 2 Cups Raspberries Fresh or Frozen
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp. Corn Starch for Slurry to thicken
Instructions
Chocolate Cakes:
- Preheat the oven to 360 F or 180 C.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients, along with the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the mixture even between two 8" cake molds and bake for 35-45 Minutes. After 35-45 minutes, remove the cakes from the oven, and allow to cool completely and then demold.
- To create a layered cake, slice off the rounded top of each cake.
- Decorate the cake with Chocolate frosting creating a layer of Raspberry filling in-between
- Enjoy :)
Chocolate Frosting:
- In a Stand Mixer, add butter and cocoa powder, and mix until fully combined
- Add the Powdered Sugar, Salt, Heavy Whipping Cream, and Vanilla Extract and mix until frosting is light and velvety
Raspberry Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the water and sugar mix until sugar is dissolved. Then add the Raspberries bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the Corn Starch slurry and allow the mixture to thicken. Should only take 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1SliceCalories: 320kcal
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