Comments on: Chocolate Raspberry Cake

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:08:08 +0000

In reply to Earl Saxton. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes so much, Earl! I am so glad everything has been such a hit! Happy birthday to your wife! I hope she loves the cake! :)

By: Earl Saxton

Earl Saxton — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:57 +0000

I’ve followed your recipes for a few dishes, and I’m always very pleased with the results, I appreciate the what, how and why of your directions. I haven’t made this cake yet, but it is in the plans for my wife’s 65th birthday. Thank you so much for your recipes and insights

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:47:33 +0000

In reply to Ilai. Thank you so much for trying my recipe! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Ilai

Ilai — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:23 +0000

This recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfect, everyone loved it when I made it. The sweetness of the chocolate mixed with the sour side of raspberry was a perfect match. Will make it again !

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 28 May 2026 01:24:46 +0000

In reply to Jan. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Jan! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:58:55 +0000

This cake was phenomenal! I only had Dutch processed cocoa powder so I was skeptical about using it with that amount of baking soda but it worked perfectly. This recipe is a keeper

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:25 +0000

In reply to Seva. Since this has thinner layers you should be able to fit in into 2 cake pans, but the 2 layers of raspberry really help with the flavor of this cake so you will be missing some of that. :)

By: Seva

Seva — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:40:11 +0000

Can I make this cake with two layers?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:03:36 +0000

In reply to Imogen. Thank you so much for trying my recipe! I'm so glad it was such a hit! :)

By: Imogen

Imogen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:01:26 +0000

This was amazing!!! Made it for my mum’s birthday and it was a big hit with everyone, plus it looked incredible! Thank you so much.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:09:14 +0000

In reply to Maham Aman.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I haven’t personally frozen this cake, but you shouldn’t have any issues freezing it and keeping it’s moisture for several months as long as it’s wrapped tightly so the freezer doesn’t dry it out. 🙂

By: Maham Aman

Maham Aman — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:23:55 +0000

It is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever baked. Super moist and delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Can we freeze the cake? If yes,for how long? I mean for how long will it stay moist?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:18:06 +0000

In reply to Fabio Scotto Diluzio. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Fabio! I'm so glad she enjoyed the cake so much! :)

By: Fabio Scotto Diluzio

Fabio Scotto Diluzio — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:31:13 +0000

I made this today for my wife for Valentine’s Day. My wife is always disappointed with the store bought raspberry chocolate cakes and I’ve recently started getting back into baking so I thought I’d give it a shot. I think she loves me just a little bit more!! lol Such a rich, moist and delicious cake!! She absolutely LOVED it!! She especially loves the raspberry infused chocolate buttercream. Looks like I’ll be making this for her from now on, thanks for your awesome recipe!! I wish I could post a picture!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:50:00 +0000

In reply to Brigitte Garcia. Sure! Enjoy :)

By: Brigitte Garcia

Brigitte Garcia — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:33:28 +0000

Would I be able to use this raspberry filling to fill chocolate cupcakes?

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:12:26 +0000

In reply to Susan. Did u add coffee to yours?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:26:39 +0000

In reply to ashley. Hi Ashley! You could make the cake and fillings in advance. I would let the cakes cool completely and wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature. The filling would need to be refrigerated. It will be good for several days before frosting. :)

By: ashley

ashley — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:30:15 +0000

Would I be able to make the cakes and filling in advance and refrigerate then make frosting day of?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:45:36 +0000

In reply to Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed the cake, Susan! :)

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:25:53 +0000

I only used the cake from this recipe. It was the best chocolate cake I have ever made! The flavor was so deep and chocolaty, it was moist and had the perfect texture. I used a different raspberry filling recipe and a dark chocolate buttercream (as requested by the birthday person) so I can’t comment on those recipes. However One of the guests asked which bakery the cake was from!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:25:01 +0000

In reply to Beth. Hi Beth! I would bake 2 of the cakes, let them cool and then bake the third. They may take a few minutes less being in a 9 inch pan. Ideally you want 3 layers here to have more of the raspberry filling. :)

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:42:16 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. I'm planning on making this cake and am super excited! I currently only have 2 9" inch cake pans though, and am wondering if I need to adjust the recipe volume for this.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:26:47 +0000

In reply to Ann Marie Mettam-fox. Happy birthday to your daughter! I hope everyone loves the cake! :)

By: Ann Marie Mettam-fox

Ann Marie Mettam-fox — Wed, 21 May 2025 17:36:35 +0000

Hi Sam,
I’m making this cake tomorrow for my daughters birthday barbicue party. I have read all the comments and so it comes highly recommended. Thank you for the recipe
Marie from Chesterfield, England