Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Sifter or fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups fresh blackberries plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring gently.
- Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread chocolate ganache between the cake layers and on top. Decorate with extra blackberries and edible flowers.
Notes
If you're out of whole milk, you can use buttermilk or almond milk.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate if it’s warm.
Feel free to experiment with other berries like raspberries or blueberries! This cake is versatile and will impress no matter the occasion.
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate if it’s warm.
Feel free to experiment with other berries like raspberries or blueberries! This cake is versatile and will impress no matter the occasion.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 10mg
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