Description
Indulge in this luscious cake combining rich chocolate and tart blackberries for a striking dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- Fresh blackberries (for decoration)
- Edible flowers (for decoration)
- Dark chocolate shavings (for decoration)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Then, pour in the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, combine the blackberries and sugar over medium heat. Cook until they become juicy. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, continue to cook until thickened, and then let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread the cooled blackberry filling between the layers. Top with the whipped cream and decorate as desired with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, and edible flowers.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least one hour before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg