Midnight Blackberry Velvet Cake
A delightful twist on classic chocolate cake, infused with ripe blackberries for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add hot water and blackberries, stirring gently.
- Prepare for baking by pouring the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by beating the softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by frosting one layer, adding the second layer, and frosting the top and sides.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries just before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a lighter cake texture. Test for doneness a few minutes before the timer goes off.
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