Description
Black Velvet Cake with Blackberry Compote is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the tangy sweetness of fresh blackberries. This velvety cake, paired with a luscious compote, creates an indulgent experience perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, this dessert will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for compote)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the compote, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a splash of water in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened (about 10–15 minutes).
- Serve cooled cake topped with warm blackberry compote.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg