Creating Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a straightforward process. Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to baking a delicious masterpiece:

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, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well until fully combined.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water into the batter; it will be thin.
6. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, gently transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Prepare Raspberry Filling: While the cakes are cooling, crush the fresh raspberries in a bowl and stir in the raspberry preserves to create the filling.
9. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of raspberry filling on top and then place the second layer on top.
10. Dust and Garnish: Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with extra fresh raspberries before serving.

Following these steps will guarantee a cake that is not only delicious but visually stunning as well!