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Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake – Lush Cream Filling Inside

Decadent Blackberry Velvet Gothic Cake – Lush Cream Filling Inside

This decadent gothic cake blends deep black cocoa with lush cream and tangy blackberries. Elegant, mysterious, and rich in flavor – it's perfect for black weddings, Halloween, or any dramatic celebration.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gothic, Modern
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Black Velvet Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup blackberry puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
Lush Cream Filling
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese chilled
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup blackberry jam optional swirl-in
Toppings & Decorations
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries plus more for topping
  • edible black glitter optional
  • black cocoa buttercream for outer frosting

Equipment

  • Cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and blackberry puree.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mix alternately with yogurt.
  3. Divide batter into pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. Whip mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Swirl in blackberry jam if using.
  5. Layer cakes with cream filling and fresh blackberries. Frost with black cocoa buttercream.
  6. Decorate with fresh berries, black glitter, and optional edible flowers. Chill before serving.

Notes

Use activated charcoal or dark cocoa for color depth. Chill for clean slicing. Decorate just before serving for best freshness.