Sinfully Sweet Dark Romance Chocolate Blackberry Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
• ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk)
• ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
• 1 cup (150 grams) fresh blackberries, chopped
• 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
• ½ cup (120 milliliters) blackberry puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• Purple or aubergine food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
• 1 cup (175 grams) dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or honey
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)