Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Dark, Lush Dessert Dream

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh blackberries gives the cake a delightful pop of flavor that’s hard to beat!
2. Ease of Preparation: This cake is simple to make. You don’t need advanced baking skills to create a stunning dessert.
3. Nutrition: Blackberries are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, adding a healthy touch to your indulgence.
4. Versatility: Whether for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this cake fits any occasion perfectly.
5. Presentation: With its dark color and beautiful toppings, it’s a showstopper that will impress anyone who sees it.

This cake is delicious and eye-catching!

Preparation and Cooking Time

• Total time: Approximately 2 hours
• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• Cooking time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 grams)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hot water (120 ml)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (225 grams)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh blackberries
• Edible flowers
• Dark chocolate shavings
• Cocoa powder dusting

How To Make Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Dark, Lush Dessert Dream

1. Bake the Cakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans. In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Combine both mixtures and stir in the hot water. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let them cool completely.
2. Make the Filling: In a saucepan, cook blackberries and sugar until juicy. Add the cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, stirring until thickened. Allow it to cool fully.
3. Whip the Cream: Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until you achieve stiff peaks.
4. Assemble the Cake: Spread the blackberry filling between the cooled cake layers. Top with whipped cream and decorate using fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or edible flowers.
5. Chill and Serve: Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. This gives the flavors time to meld together beautifully.

How to Serve

1. Presentation: Serve on a pretty cake stand for added elegance.
2. Accompaniments: Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a luxurious treat.
3. Portions: Slice into generous pieces, as everyone will want seconds!
4. Beverage Pairing: Enjoy with a nice cup of coffee or tea to enhance the flavors.

This cake is perfect for sharing and delighting your guests!

Additional Tips

• Add a splash of almond extract for a delicious twist.
• Consider swapping blackberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor.
• Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

Recipe Variations

1. Chocolate Chip Variation: Fold in some dark chocolate chips into the batter for extra richness.
2. Lemon Zest Twist: Add lemon zest to the whipped cream for a bright and refreshing flavor.
3. Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make this cake gluten-free.

Freezing and Storage

• Storage: Keep the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
• Freezing: If you want to freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil. It lasts up to 2 months in the freezer.

Special Equipment

• Mixing Bowls: For combining ingredients.
• Cake Pans: 8-inch or 9-inch round pans for baking.
• Whisk: For beating the cream and mixing the batter.
• Saucepan: To cook down blackberries.
• Spatula: For spreading filling and cream neatly.

FAQ’s

1. Can I use frozen blackberries?
   Yes, frozen blackberries work just as well! Simply thaw them before using.

2. Is this cake suitable for special diets?
   It contains eggs and dairy, but substitutions can be made for vegan diets.

3. Can I prepare it ahead of time?
   Absolutely! You can bake the cakes a day before, just keep them covered.

4. How can I customize the flavor?
   You can add different fruits or extracts to personalize the taste to your liking.

5. Can I bake this as a sheet cake instead?
   Yes, you can pour the batter into a larger baking pan for a sheet cake!

Conclusion

This Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is a stunning dessert that combines flavors and visuals perfectly. With its rich chocolate and fresh berry layers, it’s sure to impress at any event. It’s easy to make, nutritious, and perfect for gatherings. So go ahead, gather your ingredients, and give this delightful recipe a try; you won’t regret it!

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Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

This stunning dessert combines rich chocolate and fresh blackberries for a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar (300 grams)
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 grams)
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup hot water (120 ml)

For the Blackberry Filling

• 1.5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (225 grams)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Topping

• 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream (360 ml)
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (30 grams)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnishing

• Fresh blackberries
• Edible flowers
• Dark chocolate shavings
• Cocoa powder dusting

Method

 

Bake the Cakes

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans.
2. In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine both mixtures and stir in the hot water.
5. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let them cool completely.

Make the Filling

1. In a saucepan, cook blackberries and sugar until juicy.
2. Add the cornstarch slurry and lemon juice, stirring until thickened.
3. Allow it to cool fully.

Whip the Cream

1. Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until you achieve stiff peaks.

Assemble the Cake

1. Spread the blackberry filling between the cooled cake layers.
2. Top with whipped cream and decorate using fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or edible flowers.

Chill and Serve

1. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Add a splash of almond extract for a delicious twist. Consider swapping blackberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor. Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.