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Layered Blueberry Chocolate Cake

Layered Blueberry Chocolate Cake: A Dreamy Delight to Share

Layered Blueberry Chocolate Cake is a stunning dessert combining rich chocolate and zesty blueberry frosting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.75 cups white granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk
  • 1 cup hot water
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter slightly cold
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
For the Chocolate Drip
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
For Decoration
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8-inch cake pans with baking spray and parchment paper.
  2. Sift together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and combine with the dry ingredients.
  4. Divide the batter among the cake pans and bake for 28-34 minutes.
  5. While cakes cool, prepare the blueberry puree by cooking blueberries with lemon juice until soft.
  6. Beat the frosting ingredients together until light and airy.
  7. Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips for the chocolate drip.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering it with frosting and drizzle with chocolate once chilled.
  9. Decorate with fresh blueberries and blackberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing for light layers. Chill before adding the chocolate drip.

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