Blackberry Velvet Delight Recipe
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cupsall-purpose flour – Provides structure to the cake.
- 1 ½ cupsgranulated sugar – Adds sweetness and helps the cake caramelize.
- 1 tspbaking soda – Helps the cake rise.
- 1 tspfine salt – Balances flavors.
- 1 tspcocoa powder – Adds depth of flavor and slight color.
- 1 ½ cupsvegetable oil – Keeps the cake moist.
- 1 cupbuttermilk – Adds tanginess and moisture.
- 2large eggs – Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 2 tbspblack food coloring – Gives the cake its signature color.
- 1 tspvanilla extract – Adds a warm flavor.
- 1 tspdistilled white vinegar – Reacts with the baking soda for leavening.
- ½ cuphot coffee – Enhances chocolate flavor and moistness.
- 1 cupblackberry preserves – Adds tangy sweetness.
- —Fresh blackberries – Garnish that enhances texture and flavor.
- —Edible glitter – Adds a whimsical (decorative touch.)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- 2
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, gently whisk the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, black food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until combined.
- 4
Slowly combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until everything is mixed.
- 5
Add the hot coffee to the batter and stir until smooth.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- 7
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack. Once cool, remove them from the pans.
- 9
Layer the cakes with blackberry preserves in between and on top. Garnish with fresh blackberries and sprinkle edible glitter.