Description
Luxurious blackberry chocolate indulgence recipe combines rich dark chocolate with fresh blackberries for a sublime dessert experience. Chocolate lovers will relish this elegant French-inspired treat that promises pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup Rodelle Organic Baking Cocoa
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 oz heavy cream
- 2 ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps homemade blackberry jam
- 5 large egg whites
Instructions
- Jam Preparation: Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over moderate heat, gently crushing berries with a wooden spoon to release natural juices. Continuously stir and mash the mixture until it develops a rich, glossy consistency.
- Jam Refinement: Simmer for 18-22 minutes until achieving a thick, spreadable texture. Remove from heat, cool for 8-10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate seeds. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate.
- Oven Preparation: Position oven rack in the center and preheat to 325°F (163°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by spraying with nonstick cooking spray and dusting with cocoa powder. Line pan bottoms with parchment paper circles.
- Batter Mixing: Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate container, blend wet ingredients (excluding hot water) until smooth. Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture on medium-low speed, then slowly stream in hot water until batter becomes uniform and silky.
- Cake Baking: Distribute batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, verifying doneness with a toothpick test. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 20-25 minutes at room temperature.
- Cake Cooling: Wrap cooled cakes and refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance moisture and intensify flavor profile.
Notes
- Master Jam Consistency: Watch the jam closely during simmering, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a perfect glossy, thick texture that spreads smoothly.
- Prevent Cake Dryness: Refrigerating cake layers for an hour helps lock in moisture, creating a more tender and rich chocolate base that cuts cleanly.
- Cocoa Powder Dusting: Coating pan interiors with cocoa powder instead of flour prevents white residue and adds an extra layer of chocolate flavor to the cake.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain a consistent 325°F oven temperature to ensure even baking, preventing dry edges or undercooked centers in the chocolate cake layers.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg