Ingredients
Scale
- 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Blackberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar (for blackberry mixture)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 0.25 cups Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Blackberries (for decoration)
- Edible Flowers
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
- Cocoa Dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is thin. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cooled, remove them from the pans. Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the blackberry filling over the top, then add the second layer.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream. Decorate with fresh blackberries, edible flowers, dark chocolate shavings, and a dusting of cocoa.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg