Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Decadent Delight for Home Bakers
A rich and moist blackberry velvet cake that embodies the decadence of gothic flavors, perfect for baking enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blackberry puree
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; then add to the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the blackberry puree until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite icing and decorate with fresh blackberries.
Notes
- This cake pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting.
- Make sure the blackberries are ripe for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg