Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: An Indulgent Treat for Home Bakers
A rich and decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake that combines the flavors of chocolate and blackberry for an exquisite dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blackberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the blackberry puree.
- Divide the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Pair with a cream cheese frosting for a delicious contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg