Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
A rich and decadent cake that combines the flavors of blackberries with the luxurious texture of velvet cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk.
- Combine the dry ingredients and gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from pans.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
- Feel free to substitute other berries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg