Triple Layer Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Frosting - What's For Din'? - Courtney Budzyn - Recipe 95

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is lower in fat and sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Add hot coffee to chocolate chips and set aside to melt.

In a standing mixer, beat eggs for about 3 minutes until thickened and light lemony in color.

Sift together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour.

Whisk melted chocolate and coffee together with a fork until combined.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly add buttermilk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract, ensuring chocolate is lukewarm to avoid curdling the eggs.

Change mixer attachment and slowly add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Preheat oven to 300°F and grease three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper at the bottom.

Divide batter evenly among the three pans, shimmy and tap to settle, then bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack or plate lined with parchment paper.

For frosting, combine mascarpone and sugar until just combined, then add vanilla and heavy cream and mix on low until combined.

Increase mixer speed to whip until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.

Fold in raspberry jam to desired taste and consistency, then refrigerate until cakes are cool.

Layer the first cake on a plate, add two scoops of frosting, and spread without going too close to the edge.

Add the second layer and repeat with frosting, then for the third layer, prepare to add chocolate ganache instead of frosting.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens