Description
A cozy dessert that combines rich cocoa with juicy blackberries for a delightful treat.
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 (for cream)
- 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) and grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until combined, then pour in the hot water.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before proceeding.
- For the blackberry filling, combine blackberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until softened, add cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, and stir until thickened. Let cool.
- For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with blackberry filling and whipped cream. Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the bowl before whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cake, blackberry, dessert, velvet cake, cozy dessert