Description
A luscious and indulgent cake perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day! This moist chocolate cake is infused with sweet raspberry syrup, topped with whipped cream, and garnished with fresh raspberries for a romantic and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup raspberry preserves or raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to enhance flavor)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed on the box.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, use the back of a spoon or a straw to poke holes throughout the entire cake.
- In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry preserves and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour the warm raspberry mixture evenly over the top of the cake, making sure it soaks into the holes.
- Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the flavors.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and optional chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, consider using fresh raspberry puree.
- You can also make the cake ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving.
- This cake is easily adaptable for other occasions or flavors—just swap the raspberry for strawberry or cherry preserves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (not including cake bake time)
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes (for baking the cake)
- Category: Dessert, Valentine’s Day
- Method: Bake, Whip, Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Raspberry chocolate poke cake, Valentine's Day dessert, chocolate cake, poke cake, easy chocolate dessert, romantic dessert, raspberry treats