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Max and Ruby Cake

Max and Ruby Cake

Delicious Max and Ruby Cake combines rich chocolate and fresh raspberries for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to swap out raspberries for your favorite berries or add a splash of orange juice for a hint of citrus.

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