Description
A delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with sweet and tangy blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 7 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup blackberry jam
- 1/3 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup blackberry jam
- 2 pints blackberries
- 1 pint blackberries (optional for decoration)
- Edible gold paint or gold luster dust mixed with clear liquor/extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the cake pans and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans.
- Transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a mixer, beat the butter, vanilla extract, and salt on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
- Once thick, split the frosting in half. Mix 1/2 cup of blackberry jam into one half to create blackberry buttercream.
- To the other half, mix in cocoa powder, heavy cream, and melted chocolate. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Place one layer of cake on a board, pipe a ring of chocolate buttercream around the edge, and spread 1/3 cup of blackberry jam inside this ring.
- Add a layer of blackberry buttercream and press fresh blackberries into it.
- Repeat this with the remaining cake layers, positioning the top layer upside down for easier frosting.
- Apply a thin layer of chocolate frosting to seal in crumbs. Chill the cake for 10 minutes.
- Apply a thicker layer of chocolate buttercream and create texture with a spatula or spoon. Swirl some blackberry buttercream on top and add dollops around the edge.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and optionally add edible gold paint or luster dust for a beautiful finish.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don’t overmix the batter; mix until combined.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, blackberry, birthday, celebration