Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with blackberry filling and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh blackberries, edible flowers, dark chocolate shavings, cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; whisk until blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, cook blackberries and sugar over medium heat until bubbling, then stir in cornstarch slurry and lemon juice until thickened. Allow to cool.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, layer one cake on a platter, spread blackberry filling, add second layer, and cover with whipped cream.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
- For added flavor, consider using a splash of almond extract in the whipped cream.
- Make sure the blackberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg