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Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

A dramatic dark chocolate blackberry layer cake with rich ganache and fresh berry filling, perfect for elegant autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blackberry puree strained
  • 0.5 cup hot coffee

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk-blackberry mixture.
  5. Stir in hot coffee until combined.
  6. Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before filling and frosting with ganache.

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean layers and dramatic presentation.