Description
Indulge in the rich and moist Blackberry Velvet Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup blackberry puree (made from fresh blackberries, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blackberries and lemon juice.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the blackberry puree until well incorporated.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a lighter cake, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with cake flour.
- Add a splash of almond extract to the frosting for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg