Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake
This dramatic blackberry velvet cake is rich, dark, and intensely flavorful with deep chocolate undertones and bursts of juicy blackberry flavor. Layered with silky blackberry cream frosting and finished with a moody gothic aesthetic, this cake is perfect for elegant celebrations, Halloween parties, or anyone who loves luxurious desserts with a dark twist.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup blackberry puree
1 cup hot coffee
Black gel food coloring (optional)
For the Blackberry Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup blackberry puree, strained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration:
Fresh blackberries
Dark chocolate shavings
Edible black glitter or sugar
Fresh flowers or dried roses (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, black cocoa powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and blackberry puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
- Slowly pour in the hot coffee and stir until the batter is smooth. Add black food coloring if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
- Mix in the strained blackberry puree and vanilla extract until smooth and lightly purple in color.
- Level the cake layers if needed, then spread frosting between each layer.
- Frost the outside of the cake smoothly or create textured swirls for a gothic look.
- Decorate with fresh blackberries, chocolate shavings, edible glitter, and optional dried roses.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Approximately 590 kcal per serving
Find it online: https://simplytastes.com/decadent-blackberry-velvet-gothic-cake/