Rich Chocolate Blackberry Cake

Blackberry's deep, earthy tartness is the perfect match for dark chocolate. Unlike raspberries, blackberries offer a more serious, 'grown-up' flavor profile. This cake contrasts juicy fudge-like batter with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
🕒 Prep Time 35 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 3 hrs
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 510 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern Bistro

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cake pan
  • Double boiler
  • Sifter

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F. Prep pan. Melt chocolate/butter.

Tip: Lukewarm fat doesn't cook eggs.
2

Beat eggs/sugar. Mix in chocolate base.

Tip: Sugar foam adds lightness.
3

Sift in dry ingredients. Fold.

Tip: Sifting removes cocoa lumps.
4

Pour into pan, top with half blackberries. Bake 35-40 mins.

Tip: Berries sink to create jammy pockets.
5

Cool completely.

Tip: Warm chocolate cake breaks.
6

Whip cream/sugar. Top cake, garnish with berries.

Tip: Cream balances density.
7

Chill 1 hr.

Tip: Flavors meld.

Recipe FAQ

Batter turned purple.
Blackberry juice causes discoloration (anthocyanins). It's natural!
Raw under fruit.
Fruit water slows cooking. Bake longer or lower temp.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Dark Chocolate
  • 2/3 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet (2.5 tsp) Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cups Fresh Blackberries
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt