Ingredients:

For the Raspberry Filling

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water

For the Chocolate Frosting

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Garnish

• 1 pint fresh raspberries