Creating Chocolate Raspberry Cake is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is expected!
6. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in their pans for 20-30 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine fresh raspberries with raspberry jam to create the filling.
10. Make the Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the raspberry filling on top. Add the second cake layer on top of this.
12. Frost the Cake: Use the whipped cream frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake evenly.
13. Garnish: Decorate the top with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.

By following these straightforward steps, you’ll create an incredible Chocolate Raspberry Cake that’s sure to impress!