Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake With Raspberry Chambord Whipped Cream Recipe

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Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake With Raspberry Chambord Whipped Cream
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Line the bottoms of three 8 round pans with rounds of parchment paper. Spray pans and paper with vegetable cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
  5. In another glass measuring cup, melt the butter in the espresso grounds and hot water.
  6. Using a whisk, beat half of the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients at low speed. Beat in half of the coffee mixture, scrape down the bowl. Beat in the remaining buttermilk and coffee mixtures. Pour into the pre lined pans and bake for 30 minutes or until the cake slightly cracks or pops back.
  7. For the Filling:.
  8. Bring the water and sugar to a boil add raspberries and cook down till you have a syrup (nearly jam consistency). Cool and set aside.
  9. Once cake is cooled cover each layer of cake with 1 1/2 ounces of Chambord liquor add 1/3 of your raspberry mixture and spread over the top of each layer.
  10. Whip 1 pint of Whipping Cream to near peak add 3/4 cup confectioners sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Whip till peaks appear.
  11. Place one half of the whip cream mixture over the first two layers and spread evenly.
  12. Ganache:.
  13. Bring cream to a boil (stirring constantly) add chocolate remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes – uncovered and whisk fill smooth, cool for 10-15 minutes. Allow the Ganache to cover the top of the cake and drizzle down the sides. If you are watching your calories this is not the cake for you – but if you love chocolate – yummy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.97 Kcal (1160 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.11g 16%
Cholesterol 61.04mg 20%
Sodium 205.05mg 9%
Potassium 266.31mg 6%
Total Carbs 46.09g 15%
Sugars 30.66g 123%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 4.87g 10%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.63 Kcal (798 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.96g 16%
Cholesterol 42.01mg 20%
Sodium 141.13mg 9%
Potassium 183.29mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.72g 15%
Sugars 21.1g 123%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 14%
Protein 3.35g 10%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 69.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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