Description
Blackberry Velvet Cake with Lush Blackberry Frosting is a decadent dessert that fuses rich chocolate flavors with the sweet-tart essence of fresh blackberries. This stunning cake boasts a velvety texture and vibrant purple hue, making it perfect for celebrations or as an indulgent treat at home. Each slice offers an explosion of flavor that will delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup blackberry purée (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup blackberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and blackberry purée until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, cream butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and blackberry jam until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg