Description
Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is a decadent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate flavor with the tartness of fresh blackberries. Each slice offers a velvety texture wrapped in a stunning deep purple hue, making it an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special birthday or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this cake is bound to impress your family and friends with its delightful taste and striking appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup blackberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until light. Add eggs one at a time, followed by blackberry puree and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg