Bourbon Chocolate Cake with Blackberry Buttercream 🍫

 

Ingredients:  

- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour  

- 2 cups granulated sugar  

- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder  

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda  

- 1 teaspoon salt  

- 2 large eggs  

- 1 cup whole milk  

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil  

- 1/2 cup bourbon  

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract  

- 1 cup boiling water  

- For the buttercream: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)  

- 4 cups powdered sugar  

- 1/2 cup blackberry puree (from fresh or frozen

blackberries)  

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for

consistency)  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour

two 9-inch round cake pans.  

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa

powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  

3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, bourbon, and vanilla extract to

the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well

combined.  

4. Stir in the boiling water to the batter; it will be thin.

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.  

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in

the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the

pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool

completely.  

6. While the cakes cool, make the buttercream: In a bowl,

beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add

powdered sugar, blackberry puree, and vanilla extract,

beating until smooth. Add heavy cream as needed to

reach desired spreading consistency.  

7. Once the cakes are cool, level the tops if necessary,

then frost the layers with the blackberry buttercream and

stack them. Frost the outside of the cake.  

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 35 minutes | Total

Time: 60 minutes  

Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 12  

Tips:  

- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the bourbon with

an equal amount of apple juice or strong coffee to

maintain moisture and flavor.  

- Enhance the blackberry flavor in the buttercream by

adding a handful of fresh blackberries to the frosting or

as a garnish on top of the cake.  

- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of

bourbon glaze for an extra indulgent touch.