Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake: Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers
Indulge in the rich flavors of a Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding a cream cheese frosting.
- Blackberries can be replaced with raspberries or strawberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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