Description
Indulge in the decadence of Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake with Glossy Berry Glaze and Fresh Blackberries. This scrumptious dessert features rich dark chocolate paired with the tartness of fresh blackberries, culminating in a moist, flavorful cake topped with a glossy berry glaze. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed blackberry juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix melted chocolate into the butter mixture, then add the dry ingredients alternately with milk until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with the berry glaze made by mixing powdered sugar and blackberry juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg