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Stunning Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake

Indulge in This Stunning Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake

This Stunning Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake is a perfect blend of rich cocoa and fresh blackberries, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the cake
  • 2 cups Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Delivers rich chocolate essence
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Helps the cake rise
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda Enhances the rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder Intensifies chocolate taste
  • 1 cup Milk Infuses moisture
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake moist
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic note
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Provides tart contrast
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Forms a creamy frosting base
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and smoothens frosting
  • 1/2 cup Blackberry Puree Infuses flavor and color
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Base for ganache
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Adds rich flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Syrup or Honey Adds shine to ganache

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Cake pans
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare four 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth, then combine with the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in boiling water and fold in fresh blackberries until well mixed.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Prepare the frosting by whipping unsalted butter, then adding powdered sugar and blackberry puree.
  7. Make the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
  8. Once the cakes are cool, layer with frosting and ganache, decorating with additional blackberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store properly to retain freshness.

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