Black Chocolate Cake Recipe

Black Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably black cocoa powder)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For the Blackberry Garnish:

• Fresh blackberries
• Optional: edible glitter or gold leaf for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
   • Reduce the speed to low and carefully add the boiling water to the batter. Mix until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
3. Bake the Cakes:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
   • In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
   • Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
   • Stir in the softened butter until fully incorporated. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature before using.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of chocolate ganache over the top.
   • Repeat with the second and third cake layers, spreading ganache between each layer.
   • Use the remaining ganache to frost the top and sides of the cake.
6. Garnish:
   • Arrange fresh blackberries on top of the cake. For an extra touch of elegance, you can add edible glitter or gold leaf.
7. Serve:
   • Allow the cake to set for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness!

This black chocolate cake with blackberry garnish is a show-stopping dessert perfect for special occasions. Enjoy your baking!