Description
Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with pureed blackberries, layered with creamy cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh blackberries. This visually striking dessert combines the deep flavors of cocoa and the tartness of blackberries for a decadent treat perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed blackberries
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and pureed blackberries until fully blended.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring gently until just blended. Avoid over mixing to keep the cake tender.
- Divide batter and bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Assemble cake: Spread frosting evenly over one cake layer. Place second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate cake with fresh blackberries. Slice, serve, and enjoy the rich, fruity flavor.
Notes
- Using fresh blackberries for the puree yields the best flavor, but frozen blackberries can be used if thawed and well-pureed.
- Lining cake pans with parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cake removal easier.
- Do not over mix the batter to keep the cake light and moist.
- The frosting can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar as desired.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator; allow it to come to room temperature before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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