Deep Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Recipe

• 5 ounce unsweetened chocolate -- coarsely minced
• 1/2 c. butter or possibly margarine
• 1 2/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp.
• 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa pwdr
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 x Large eggs
• 1 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 2/3 c. buttermilk
• 1 1/2 c. raspberries
• 3 c. heavy cream
• 1/4 c. confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 c. seedless raspberry preserves Chocolate curls and raspberries - optional

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