Description
Indulge in the dark elegance of this Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake. A decadent dessert combining rich black cocoa, tangy blackberries, and creamy frosting for a hauntingly delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup blackberry puree (strained)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Black gel food coloring (optional)
For Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish/Filling:
- 1 ½ cups fresh blackberries
- Blackberry jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, buttermilk, blackberry puree, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 mins, then cool.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble: Level cakes, layer with frosting and jam, then frost and decorate.
Notes
- Adjust blackberry puree for a stronger flavor.
- Enhance gothic look with black glitter or dark flowers.
- Use black cocoa for color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
