Luxe Layer Extravaganza
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Cakes, Chocolate |
| 1/2 | c | Boiling water |
| 1/2 | c | Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2/3 | c | Buttermilk |
| 1 2/3 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Butter, softened (1 stick) |
| 1 1/3 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 3 | Eggs | |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| RASPBERRY FILLING: | ||
| 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Water |
| 1 | c | Heavy cream |
| 2 | tb | 10 X (confectioners') sugar |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| 4 | Egg whites | |
| 1/8 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 1 | c | Raspberries |
| 1 | ts | Grenadine |
| Garnish (Optional): whipped cream, orange zest, | ||
| Fresh raspberries |
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