Description
Indulge in a rich, velvety Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake with a glossy berry glaze and fresh blackberries. This cake is a delightful treat that combines intense chocolate flavor with the sweet-tartness of blackberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (for cake and glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another mixing bowl, combine melted butter and eggs until well blended; stir in melted chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before glazing. Blend fresh blackberries with powdered sugar for the glaze and drizzle over cooled cakes.
- Garnish with additional fresh blackberries.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher) for the best flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing for a smooth finish.
- Frozen blackberries can be used for the glaze, but thaw and pat them dry first.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg