Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake

Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake 🍰🖤💀
This hauntingly beautiful Blackberry Velvet Cake is the perfect combination of rich chocolate ganache, soft blackberry-infused velvet cake, and a sweet yet tangy blackberry filling. It’s a luscious treat with a dramatic flair, ideal for special occasions or when you want to make a statement. Decorate with blackberries or eerie chocolate skulls to create the ultimate gothic dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Blackberry Velvet Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 large eggs
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup blackberry puree (blend fresh or frozen blackberries)
Purple or red food coloring (optional for a deeper color)
For the Blackberry Filling:
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blackberries
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water