Description
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coffee Cake is a moist and buttery cake layered with juicy raspberries and rich dark chocolate, topped with a crunchy sugar finish. A perfect treat for brunch, dessert, or an indulgent coffee break.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1–2 tbsp turbinado or coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- Additional raspberries and chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream (or yogurt) until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in raspberries and dark chocolate, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with extra raspberries and chocolate if desired before serving.
Notes
Lightly coat raspberries in a tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking.Use high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher) for best flavor.Frozen raspberries work well—do not thaw before using.Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if needed.Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
