Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: A Decadent Delight for Home Bakers
Indulge in a rich and delightful blackberry velvet gothic cake, perfect for any home baker looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup blackberry puree
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the blackberry puree, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a bit of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Make sure to strain the blackberry puree to remove any seeds for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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