Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Decadent Twist on Classic Flavors
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, a unique combination of classic chocolate and blackberry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with a blackberry cream cheese frosting.
- For a more intense blackberry flavor, add pureed blackberries to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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