Description
Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is a show-stopping dessert that captivates with its deep, dark hue and rich, velvety texture. Each slice is a delightful blend of moist chocolate cake infused with sweet-tart blackberries, making it perfect for any occasion—from festive celebrations to cozy evenings at home. Treat your guests to this gothic-inspired delight and watch their eyes light up with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + vinegar)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and buttermilk; gently fold in the blackberries.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gothic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg