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Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Decadent Delight Awaits

Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is a delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate and tangy blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with a gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality recommended
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with regular milk + vinegar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Water
For the Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups Blackberries fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream whip to stiff peaks
  • Optional Garnishes fresh blackberries, edible flowers, or dark chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • 8-inch Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until smooth and combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
  5. Stir in the hot water gradually until the batter is smooth.
  6. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks.
  8. Cook the blackberries with sugar until juicy, then cool the filling.
  9. Whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Assemble the cake with blackberry filling and whipped cream on top.
  11. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake offers versatility in flavor and is perfect for any occasion. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.

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