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Chocolate Blackberry Cake

Indulge in Decadent Chocolate Blackberry Cake Delight

Chocolate Blackberry Cake is a delightful dessert blending rich chocolate and tart blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¾ cups Cocoa powder gives the cake its deep, rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder ensures the cake rises beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda works with acidic ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances all the flavors
  • 1.5 cups Sugar adds sweetness and tenderness
  • 2 large Eggs bind the ingredients together
  • 1 cup Milk adds moisture and richness
  • ½ cup Neutral oil keeps the cake moist
  • 2 tsps Vanilla extract infuses warmth
  • 1 cup Warm water helps dissolve the cocoa
  • 1 cup Mashed fresh blackberries adds fruity burst
For the Frosting
  • ½ cup Softened butter forms the creamy base
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor
  • ½ cup Blackberry puree introduces color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla adds depth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add eggs, milk, neutral oil, vanilla, and mashed blackberries to the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Pour in warm water and stir carefully until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. To make the frosting, combine butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, blackberry puree, and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  7. Once cooled, layer the cakes on a serving platter with frosting in between layers, then frost the top and sides beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor. Avoid overmixing to ensure a light texture.

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