Description
This moist chocolate cake, enriched with blackberries, is a delightful treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¾ cup black cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup hot coffee
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, hot coffee, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blackberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- For the filling, mix the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Layer the mixture between the cake layers once cooled.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Black cocoa powder gives a rich dark color and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg