Ingredients
The Base
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
The Filling
- 1½ cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
- ¼ cup sugar (for berry filling)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken)
The Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ cup whipped cream (optional, for lighter texture)
For Topping
- Fresh berries (for topping)
- Dark chocolate shavings or drizzle (for topping)
Instructions on the next page 👇👇