Making a Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a simple and enjoyable experience if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat 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, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Add Wet to Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water carefully. The batter will be thin; this is normal!
6. Divide Batter: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare Raspberry Filling: In a small bowl, combine fresh raspberries with raspberry jam, gently mixing to create the filling.
10. Make Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until simmering. Pour it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
11. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread the raspberry filling on top. Add the second layer and pour ganache on top, letting it drip down the sides.
12. Garnish: Optionally, decorate with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for that extra touch of elegance.

Follow these steps carefully, and you’ll create an incredible Chocolate Raspberry Cake that will impress everyone lucky enough to taste it!