Description
A rich chocolate cake infused with fresh blackberries and topped with smooth dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in another bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the blackberries gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming, then pour it over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Assemble by layering one cake on a serving plate, spreading ganache between layers, and pouring remaining ganache over the top.
Notes
Allowing ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing helps achieve a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: blackberry cake, chocolate ganache, dessert, family favorite, baking