Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Bourbon Chocolate Cake with Blackberry Buttercream. This decadent cake features moist layers of rich chocolate complemented by a hint of bourbon, all topped with a luscious blackberry buttercream that adds a fruity twist. Perfect for celebrations or a weekend treat, this cake not only dazzles the palate but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (for buttercream)
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter (softened and cut into pieces)
- 1 1/4 cups pureed blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, extracts, and bourbon. Gradually add hot coffee while mixing.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to racks.
- For the buttercream, whisk egg whites and sugar over low heat until dissolved; beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually add butter and fold in pureed blackberries.
- Frost cooled cake layers with blackberry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg