The raspberry chocolate cake is simple to prepare and ideal for baking beginners. You can substitute raspberries with other fruits such as blueberries or apricots. Fresh fruit gives the best texture and flavor, but frozen fruit also works well when thawed properly. This is a tried-and-true German home-baking recipe. Enjoy baking!
Ingredients Raspberry Chocolate Cake
3 eggs
130 g sugar
1 sachet (0.32 oz) vanilla sugar
150 g butter
220 g flour
10 g baking powder (Dr. Oetker or equivalent; one typical sachet is about 14 g)
250 g raspberries, fresh or frozen
75 g chocolate (dark, milk, or white) or chocolate chips, chopped
Baking Instructions
– Melt the butter in a small pan and allow it to cool slightly before using.
– Using frozen berries: thaw them at room temperature in a sieve so excess juice drains away; avoid microwaving.
– Using fresh berries: if you rinse them, pat dry on paper towels before adding to the batter.
– Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar until light and slightly frothy.
– Stir the cooled butter into the egg and sugar mixture.
– Combine the flour and baking powder, then add them gradually to the wet ingredients, folding in spoonfuls until just combined.
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Chop the chocolate into small pieces if using a chocolate bar.
– Gently fold the raspberries and chopped chocolate into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
– Prepare a 26 cm (10-inch) springform pan by lining the base with parchment paper; alternatively grease the pan and dust it lightly with flour or breadcrumbs.
– Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
– Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
– Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Then release the springform, transfer the cake to a wire rack, and let it cool completely before slicing.
This cake keeps well for a couple of days when stored in a cool place or in the refrigerator. Serve sliced as a simple dessert or with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.