Ingredients
Ingredients:
Dry:
– 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup cocoa powder
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 3/4 cups sugar
Wet:
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup neutral oil
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup warm water
– 1 cup mashed fresh blackberries
Frosting:
– 1 cup softened butter
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup cocoa powder
– 1/4 cup blackberry puree
– 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Directions:
1. Warm your oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch pans.
2. Whisk all dry ingredients until combined.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, and mashed blackberries; mix until smooth.
4. Pour in warm water and stir gently.
5. Divide batter into pans and bake 28–32 minutes.
6. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
7. Stack, frost, swirl, and give it a dramatic blackberry flourish.
Notes
Nutritional Info:
⏰ 20 min prep | 🔥 30 min bake | ⏳ 50 min total
⚡ ~420 calories per slice | 🍽️ Serves 10
Closing Note:
Slice in, savor slowly, and enjoy the sweet drama. 😊