Description
Dark Romance Chocolate Blackberry Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with fresh blackberries and topped with a luscious, fluffy chocolate-blackberry frosting. This decadent dessert perfectly balances the bold flavors of cocoa and sweet berries, making it an ideal treat for any special occasion or a luxurious everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup mashed fresh blackberries
Frosting
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly mixed.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs, milk, neutral oil, vanilla extract, and the mashed fresh blackberries to the dry mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Incorporate warm water: Slowly pour in the warm water and gently stir to combine. The batter will be somewhat thin, which is expected.
- Divide batter and bake: Evenly pour the batter into the two prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the frosting: While the cakes cool, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, blackberry puree, and vanilla extract until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
- Assemble the cake: Once the cake layers are completely cooled, stack them with frosting between the layers and on top. Swirl the frosting decoratively and garnish with any additional blackberry flourish for drama and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the blackberries are ripe and fresh for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a more intense blackberry flavor, add additional blackberry puree to the frosting.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- The warm water helps achieve a moist and tender crumb.
