Description
A show-stopping dessert combining rich chocolate with fresh berries, perfect for celebrations and sweet treats any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berry compote
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
- Powdered sugar
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to boil.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the mixed berry compote over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining berry compote.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Top the cake with fresh berries, dust with powdered sugar, and add mint leaves.
- Serve slices of the cake and enjoy the blend of flavors!
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don’t overmix the batter for light and fluffy cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, berry cake, dessert, birthday cake, celebration cake