Decadent Chocolate Berry Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Berry Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate layers with fresh berries for a delightful dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a perfect choice for celebrations or special occasions.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite berries.

Delicious Chocolate Berry Cake Recipe

This cake features layers of chocolate sponge cake filled with a luscious berry compote and frosted with creamy chocolate ganache. The recipe takes about 1 hour and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
Bake the Cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Berry Compote: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed berries and a tablespoon of sugar. Cook until berries are soft and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of berry compote over the top, then add the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides with chocolate ganache.
Garnish: Decorate with additional berries on top and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve.