Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: Easy Indulgence for Home Bakers
A delightful cake that combines the richness of velvet with the tartness of blackberries, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in blackberries.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the dry ingredients.
- Blackberries can be substituted with raspberries or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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