Dreamy Dark Chocolate Blackberry Cake Recipe - Perfect Every Time

Ingredients

• 2 cups (473 milliliters) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
• 3/4 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)
• 1/2 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 (150 grams) fresh whole blackberries (for decoration)
• 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
• 1/2 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 (170 grams) dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (or honey)
• 1/2 te