Blackberry Velvet Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
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This Blackberry Velvet Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines rich flavors and a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed blackberries
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blackberry puree carefully.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting, preferably cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For a more intense blackberry flavor, you can add fresh blackberries on top of the frosting.
- This cake can be made one day ahead of serving; just store it in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg