Description
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake with Glossy Berry Glaze is an indulgent dessert that marries the richness of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh blackberries. This cake is not just a treat; it’s a showstopper perfect for celebrations or a sweet escape from the everyday. Topped with a glossy berry glaze, each slice promises a delightful burst of flavor, making it irresistible and asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another mixing bowl, combine melted butter and eggs until well blended; stir in melted chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before glazing: blend blackberries with powdered sugar for the glaze and drizzle over cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg