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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 cake pans with butter and a dusting of flour.
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Set aside.
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For the cake: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add eggs and beat with an electric mixer on low.
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Add milk, oil and vanilla extract and on medium speed beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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Divide the cake batter between the 2 prepared pans.
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Cover the pans with Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil.
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Bake for 3035 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Cool the cakes on a rack for 40 minutes.
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For the ganache: Fit a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water, and bring to a simmer.
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Place chocolate chunks, butter and cream in the bowl.
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Stir the chocolate frequently until everything has melted and completely combined, 78 minutes.
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Once the cakes have cooled, place one half on a serving tray or cake stand.
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Spoon 4 tablespoons of ganache over the top of the cake.
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Place the second cake on top of the first.
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Spoon the rest of your ganache over the top, letting it drip over the sides.
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Garnish the cake with the raspberries, pistachios and shaved white chocolate pieces.
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Allow the chocolate to set for at least 30 minutes and serve.