Description
Indulge in the dark decadence of this Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake infused with blackberry essence and topped with a luscious blackberry buttercream. Perfect for those who appreciate a touch of drama in their desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blackberry puree (strained)
For the blackberry buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- fresh blackberries
- edible flowers
- dark chocolate curls
- black food coloring gel (optional for dramatic effect)
Optional toppings:
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, coffee, vanilla, and blackberry puree until smooth.
- Blend wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar, blackberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Level cake tops if needed, spread buttercream between layers and over cake, and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a more intense blackberry flavor, consider adding blackberry extract to the cake or frosting.
- Blackberry puree can be made by blending and straining fresh or thawed frozen berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gothic-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
