Description
A decadent layered cake featuring fresh blackberries and rich dark chocolate ganache, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Butter for greasing the pans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Fold in the fresh blackberries carefully.
- Divide the cake batter evenly into both prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until it simmers, then pour over chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading ganache on one layer, topping with blackberries, then place the second layer on top and pour ganache over the entire cake.
- Garnish with more blackberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with mashed banana or applesauce and use plant-based milk. Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, blackberry, chocolate ganache, dessert, family recipe, Southern dessert