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Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

A dark, elegant velvet cake made with blackberry purée and a lush cream filling.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1.75 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup blackberry purée strained

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  5. Fold in blackberry purée and bake.

Notes

Use ripe blackberries for best color and flavor.