Lush cream filling wrapped in dark elegance
Dark, dreamy, and divinely rich — this Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake is where luxury meets drama. Imagine layers of moist, deep cocoa cake swirled with tangy blackberry compote and filled with a lush vanilla cream center. It’s perfect for moody celebrations, romantic dinners, or anyone craving a dessert that looks as bold as it tastes. Best of all, this cake is easier than it looks — you’ll get bakery-level results right from your own kitchen. 💜✨
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 10–12 slices
📝 Ingredients List
For the Blackberry Velvet Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably dark)
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup hot water or coffee (enhances the chocolate flavor)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup blackberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- A few drops of black or deep purple gel food coloring (optional, for gothic tone)
For the Lush Cream Filling:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Drizzle:
- ½ cup blackberry jam or puree
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, to adjust sweetness)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:
- Two 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan
- Offset spatula or spoon for spreading
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and blackberry puree until smooth.
- Gradually add dry to wet ingredients, mixing gently. Pour in hot water or coffee last, stirring until the batter is glossy and slightly thin.
- Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a rack before assembling.
- Make the cream filling: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a stand, spread cream filling generously, and top with the second layer.
- Prepare the drizzle: Heat blackberry jam, lemon juice, and sugar for 2–3 minutes until glossy. Let cool slightly.
- Decorate: Pour the dark blackberry drizzle over the top, letting it drip naturally for a gothic vibe. Garnish with fresh blackberries or edible flowers 🖤🍇
💡 Pro Tips
- Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days — it tastes even richer the next day.
- Make it darker: Use black cocoa powder for an ultra-gothic hue.
- Vegan option: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Presentation: Dust lightly with edible glitter or top with black lace-patterned chocolate shards for that dramatic gothic flair!