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Decadent Chocolate Berry Cake Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Berry Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Berry Cake. A moist chocolate cake topped with a luscious chocolate ganache drip and fresh berries, this dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water (brings out the chocolate flavor)

For the Chocolate Ganache Drip

  • 200 g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 200 ml heavy cream

    • For Topping

    • Fresh blueberries 🫐
    • Blackberries & raspberries
    • Optional: chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Carefully pour in hot coffee and mix until combined (batter will be thin—this is normal).
  2. Bake – Divide the batter evenly into pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Make Ganache – Heat cream until just simmering (don’t boil). Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Assemble the Cake – Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of ganache in between. Add the second cake layer. Pour remaining ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
  5. Decorate – Top generously with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and optional chocolate curls.

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Keywords: Chocolate Berry Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Fresh Berries, Dessert Recipe

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