Sweetheart Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and lightly flour 9-inch round cake pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients except powdered sugar; mix at low speed until combined. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into sprayed and floured pan.
• 2

  Bake at 350°F. for 23 to 28 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Invert cake onto plate; remove pan. Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar.
• 3

  Meanwhile, in food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container, process raspberries until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.
• 4

  In small saucepan, combine raspberry puree, sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract. Serve warm sauce over cake wedges. If desired, garnish with whipped topping, slivered almonds and fresh raspberries.