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Black Velvet Cake with Blackberry Compote

A delightful combination of rich chocolate cake and tart blackberry compote, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Blackberries, fresh
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
  • 1 Whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Water, hot

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, hot water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the blackberry compote, combine fresh blackberries, lemon juice, and powdered sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
  9. Serve slices of black velvet cake topped with blackberry compote and whipped cream.

Notes

Sift cocoa powder and flour for a lighter cake texture. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better mixing. Adjust the sweetness of the compote according to your taste.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: black velvet cake, dessert, blackberry compote, chocolate cake, sweet treat