Description
Blueberry Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist dessert that combines the deep flavor of chocolate with the bright, fruity burst of fresh blueberries. It’s easy to make and perfect for both casual and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1 tbsp for dusting berries)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot water or brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
- Toss blueberries in 1 tbsp flour and gently fold them (and chocolate chips, if using) into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with ganache or whipped cream.
Notes
- Dusting blueberries with flour helps prevent them from sinking.
- Brewed coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- The cake can be made a day ahead for improved flavor.
- Try frosting with cream cheese or topping with a blueberry glaze for added flair.
- Store covered to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
