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Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

A luxurious dark chocolate cake layered with velvety blackberry buttercream—rich, dramatic, and perfect for gothic-inspired celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup oil neutral
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
Blackberry Buttercream
  • 1.5 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Simmer blackberries with water and lemon, strain, and cool to create puree.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans.
  3. Whisk dry cake ingredients together.
  4. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
  5. Stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth.
  6. Bake 28-34 minutes, then cool completely.
  7. Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; add blackberry puree.
  8. Assemble and frost cake, garnish with fresh blackberries.

Notes

For deeper gothic color, add black cocoa or gel coloring.