Description
A dark, lush dessert that combines rich chocolate with tart blackberries for an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water (120 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (225 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
- Edible flowers for decoration
- Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla together.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, then add hot water gradually until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling, combine blackberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until they soften, then stir in cornstarch slurry and lemon juice.
- Allow filling to cool.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake, topping with blackberry filling, and then adding the second layer.
- Frost the top with whipped cream and decorate with blackberries, edible flowers, chocolate shavings, and cocoa powder.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For variations, you can use seasonal fruits, add espresso powder for a mocha flavor, or use cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg