Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate with sweet and tangy mixed berries, perfect for celebrations or satisfying a sweet tooth.
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 (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Powdered sugar
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- To make the chocolate drip, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until boiling. Pour it over chopped chocolate, wait for 2 minutes, and stir until smooth.
- To assemble the cake, layer one cake on a serving plate, spread half of the berry compote over it, and add the second layer. Frost the top with remaining compote and drizzle with chocolate ganache.
- Garnish with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for up to a month if wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, drip cake, berry dessert, celebration cake, festive cake