I’ve been told numerous times before that I’m indecisive. Ironically, if it is a big decision, for instance something that relates to business or family, I can make the decision immediately. However if it has anything at all to do with food & ordering at a restaurant, I’m hopeless.
I can’t tell you the amount of times people ask me what my favorite thing to bake is or what my favorite food is. The answer is simple: I. Don’t. Know. It completely depends on what I’m in the mood for, which is usually 3/4 the menu & everything in my fridge. Yet if I had to choose just one dessert it would most likely be chocolate cake with ice cream. Ok, yes, technically that’s two desserts but served in one bowl so I’m going to let it slide. Especially if it’s this chocolate cake with raspberries & some cookie dough ice cream.
One of the best parts about this dessert is it stays great for about one week after you’ve made it. Realistically, we both know it won’t last past a day or two but for those of you out there with some sort of self control, congrats you can have cake all week! Microwave a slice for 30 seconds & it’s good as new! Top with some extra raspberries & obviously a few scoops of ice cream & you’ll be in dessert heaven.
Raspberry Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- for cake:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 small eggs (or ⅓ cup egg whites)
- for topping:
- fresh raspberries
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360F. Line cake pan with baking spray. In mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Add in the butter, milk, vanilla, & eggs. Stir until completely incorporated.
- Pour batter into cake pan & spread evenly with spatula. Place whole raspberries on top of cake (don't push down, they will sick as the cake bakes) & place in oven for 24 minutes.
- Remove & immediately top with mini chocolate chips. Let cake sit for 5 minutes, slice, & enjoy!
Notes
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
- measuring cup
- spatula
- knife
- cake pan
- baking spray