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Blackberry Velvet Cake – Dramatic, Decadent & Delicious

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A stunning black velvet cake layered with silky blackberry cream and topped with a glossy blackberry glaze. Perfect for Halloween, gothic events, or anyone who loves rich, berry-forward desserts.

Ingredients

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For Cake:

  • 2½ cups flour

  • ½ cup black cocoa powder

  • 1¾ cups sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup oil

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 tbsp vinegar

  • 1 cup hot water

For Blackberry Filling:

  • 2 cups blackberries

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

For Glaze:

  • ½ cup blackberry reduction

  • ½ cup dark chocolate or black cocoa

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp cream

Instructions

  • Simmer blackberries, lemon, and sugar for 10–15 mins. Strain and cool.

  • Whisk cake dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients separately. Combine, add hot water, and bake in 8″ pans at 350°F for 30–35 mins. Cool.

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar. Fold in whipped cream and blackberry reduction. Chill.

  • Assemble cake layers with filling in between.

  • Pour glaze over chilled cake. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Use black cocoa for intense flavor and color.

  • Make ahead and store chilled.

  • Swap berries for seasonal fruit.

  • Add food coloring for extra drama.

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