Description
This Dark Romance Chocolate Blackberry Cake is a decadent dessert that merges rich chocolate flavor with bursts of fresh blackberry. Moist and luscious with a velvety chocolate ganache finish, this cake is perfect for romantic evenings, special occasions, or a show-stopping centerpiece. Topped with blackberries and optional edible flowers, it’s as elegant as it is indulgent. Chocolate blackberry cake, rich chocolate dessert, romantic chocolate cake, ganache cake, fruit and chocolate cake, special occasion cake
Ingredients
This Dark Romance Chocolate Blackberry Cake is a decadent dessert that merges rich chocolate flavor with bursts of fresh blackberry. Moist and luscious with a velvety chocolate ganache finish, this cake is perfect for romantic evenings, special occasions, or a show-stopping centerpiece. Topped with blackberries and optional edible flowers, it’s as elegant as it is indulgent. Chocolate blackberry cake, rich chocolate dessert, romantic chocolate cake, ganache cake, fruit and chocolate cake, special occasion cake
Instructions
Cake:
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water
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1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
Chocolate Ganache:
(Use your favorite recipe or make a simple one with 1 cup heavy cream + 8 oz chopped dark chocolate)
Decoration:
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Extra fresh blackberries
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Edible flowers (optional)
Notes
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For an extra intense flavor, substitute half the boiling water with freshly brewed coffee.
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Refrigerate for firmer texture before slicing.
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Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American