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Darkly Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake Recipe

blackberry velvet gothic cake
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A rich and dark blackberry velvet gothic cake with layers of moist chocolate cake, blackberry filling, and glossy dark chocolate glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee
  • 3 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 6-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture.
  5. Stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth.
  6. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 22-28 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  8. Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice for filling.
  9. Thicken with cornstarch mixture and cool.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  11. Mix in blackberry filling until creamy.
  12. Assemble cake layers with fillings.
  13. Apply crumb coat and chill.
  14. Frost cake smoothly and chill again.
  15. Heat preserves and cream for glaze, then stir in chocolate.
  16. Pour glaze over cake and top with fresh blackberries.
  17. Chill before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
  • Adjust glaze thickness by cooling longer if needed.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated.

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