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Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, a delightful blend of chocolate and blackberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Hot water
For the Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 0.5 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cups Fresh blackberries For garnishing
  • Edible flowers For decoration
  • 0.5 cups Dark chocolate shavings For extra indulgence
  • Cocoa powder For dusting

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully and stir in hot water.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Cook blackberries and sugar in a saucepan, add cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, and thicken.
  7. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering with blackberry filling and whipped cream, then garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cool before assembling to maintain whipped cream integrity.

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