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Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

This Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake impresses with rich flavors and a stunning presentation, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Hot water
Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 0.5 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Garnishes
  • 1 cup Fresh blackberries (for garnishing)
  • Edible flowers (for decoration)
  • 0.5 cups Dark chocolate shavings (for extra indulgence)
  • Cocoa powder (for dusting)

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully and stir in hot water.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes.
Blackberry Filling Preparation
  1. Cook blackberries and sugar in a saucepan, add cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, and thicken.
Whipped Cream Preparation
  1. Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Cake Assembly
  1. Assemble the cake by layering with blackberry filling and whipped cream, then garnish with extra blackberries, edible flowers, and dark chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25g

Notes

Feel free to swap fresh blackberries for raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor twist. Use an electric mixer for the cream topping for best results.

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