I had visions people.  Visions of chocolate and raspberry and hearts galore.

 

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Raspberry Buttercream

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
I had visions people. Visions of chocolate and raspberry and hearts galore.
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Ingredients

Raspberry Buttercream

  • 2 sticks room temperature butter
  • 1/2 c raspberry jam
  • 2 tsp. water
  • 4 c powder sugar

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate I used chips
  • 6 tbsp. butter

Instructions

For Raspberry Buttercream:

  • Combine powder sugar, butter, jam and water in stand mixer. Start on low for 30 seconds, then turn to medium and mix until fully combined, about 2 minutes.

For Chocolate Glaze:

  • Place butter and chocolate into a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate is melted and butter is incorporated. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Raspberry Buttercream
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

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Chocolate Chocolate Raspberry CakeNormally when I think of a cake I sketch it out… fine tune any weird ideas and thoughts… and go for it.

I totally went for it.

While this cake turned out nothing like I had envisioned, I really like the idea behind it.

I carved out a few tunnels to make a surprise-inside, then I went back and filled those tunnels with buttercream.

Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Mini Hearts Inside

I think this is one of the ugliest cakes I have ever made. Ha!

Here is a recipe for the frostings:

The combination of chocolate and raspberry has been around forever and there is a good reason… its stinkin awesome.  I especially love the flavors of the rich chocolate cake with the sweet raspberry frosting covered in the semi-sweet chocolate glaze.

I used this recipe for the chocolate cake.  Its tried and true and fabulous and you will love it!

Chocolate Cake with Three Raspberry Buttercream Heart Carved Inside

Here are some other surprise-inside cakes and methods I use to create cakes like this!

 

You can also see my book, Surprise-Inside Cakes here!

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Meet Amanda Rettke

Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and the bestselling author of Surprise Inside Cakes: Amazing Cakes for Every Occasion – With a Little Something Extra Inside.Over the course of her 15+ year blogging adventure, she has been featured in and collaborated with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail, DailyCandy, YumSugar, The Knot, The Kitchn, and Parade, to name a few.

Reader Comments

  2. Uh, I thought this was an example of how to prepare a brilliantly beautiful, perfect-looking cake. It’s not?

    You’re way too hard on yourself, lady!

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  5. It’s super cute!!! and if you share it with me I’m sure I’d be telling you just how super delicious it is too. It’s really a pretty cake outside and in….just like you!

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  6. I thought it looked totally pretty and completely scrumptious. I didn’t see anything wrong with it at all. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Did I read that correctly? You are saying that this cake did not turn out well. OMG, you are definitely way too hard on yourself. I LOVE LOVE this cake. Those Pink hearts are amazing. Raspberry is my fav and will definitely try it. You have an amazing talent and all your cakes are FANTABULOUS! Thank you for sharing with us.

    P.S.

    Can’t wait to see the tutorial. 😉

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  8. If I was presented this cake for some occasion I would probably cry too. I would be crying because never in my life not even my wedding day would I had a cake as beautiful as this! I’m not tring to make you feel better that is the truth.

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  9. you make the most tempting cakes amanda! hehe
    this one is SUPER DUPER cute and perfect for Valentine’s day 😀

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