Description
A rich and indulgent cake featuring layers of blackberry velvet and a gothic aesthetic, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blackberry puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the blackberry puree until well incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, layer them with whipped cream and fresh blackberries in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with additional blackberries.
Notes
- For a more intense blackberry flavor, add more blackberry puree to the frosting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Blackberry Velvet Cake, Gothic Cake, Decadent Cake, Dessert Recipe