Description
Indulge in the decadent allure of the Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich black velvet layers with tangy blackberry frosting. Perfect for celebrations or an everyday treat, this cake is easy to make and guarantees to impress at any gathering. Its moist texture and vibrant flavors will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup blackberry purée
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round baking pans and line them with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- 3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- 6. Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 7. To prepare frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and blackberry purée until fluffy.
- 8. Once cooled completely, frost layers of the cake with blackberry frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg