Description
This luxurious Dark Romance Chocolate Blackberry Cake features moist chocolate layers, a rich blackberry compote, and a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent desserts, it’s a delightful treat that balances sweetness and tartness beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Blackberry Compote:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Blackberry Compote:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Allow the compote to cool before using.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens but is still pourable.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one layer of the cooled chocolate cake on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of blackberry compote over the top.
- Place the second layer of cake on top and pour the chocolate ganache over the entire cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Garnish the top of the cake with fresh blackberries and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or edible flowers for a romantic touch.
- Let the cake set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache.
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before assembling to prevent melting the ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg