Description
Delight in the magic of this Enchanted Forest Blackberry Velvet Cake, a decadent and visually stunning dessert with rich cocoa and blackberry flavors. Perfect for celebrations or to add a touch of magic to any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons black food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup prepared plain hot coffee
- 1 cup blackberry preserves
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
- Edible glitter (red and black)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cakes cool completely in the pans on wire racks before removing.
- Assemble: Layer blackberry preserves between cake layers and spread over the top. Garnish with fresh blackberries and edible glitter.
Notes
- For extra tang, substitute preserves with cream cheese frosting.
- To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
