Description
Indulge in the dark allure of this Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, a decadent dessert that marries the richness of dark cocoa with the brightness of fresh blackberries. With a velvety texture and a hauntingly beautiful appearance, this cake is perfect for any occasion that calls for a touch of drama.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed blackberries (mashed)
- black gel food coloring (optional)
For Blackberry Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup blackberry puree (strained)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For Decoration (optional):
- fresh blackberries
- edible black glitter
- dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and coffee until well mixed.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the mashed blackberries and black gel food coloring, if desired.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool the cakes before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, blackberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Frost the cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a stronger berry flavor, reduce additional blackberry puree on the stovetop before adding it to the frosting.
- This cake pairs well with dark chocolate ganache or a blackberry compote drizzle.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
