Blueberry Chocolate Layer Cake

Servings

12 Slices

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Bake Time

30 Minutes

Chill Time

2 Hours

Total Time

3 Hours 15 Minutes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar

• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk

• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee

For the Blueberry Filling

• 3 cups (450 g) blueberries

• ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

For the Vanilla Cream Layer

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Buttercream

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar

• ½ cup blueberry puree

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate, chopped

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Garnish

• Fresh blueberries

• Mint sprigs

• Edible lavender flowers (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 – Bake the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.

3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugars, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

6. Slowly mix in hot coffee.

7. Divide batter between pans.

8. Bake for 28–32 minutes.

9. Cool completely.

Step 2 – Make the Blueberry Filling

1. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat until berries soften.

3. Mix cornstarch and water.

4. Stir into blueberry mixture.

5. Simmer until thickened.

6. Cool completely.

Step 3 – Prepare the Vanilla Cream

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

4. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

5. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4 – Make the Blueberry Buttercream

1. Beat butter until fluffy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar.

3. Mix in blueberry puree and vanilla.

4. Beat until smooth and silky.

Step 5 – Assemble the Cake

1. Place first chocolate cake layer on a serving plate.

2. Pipe a buttercream border around the edge.

3. Spread blueberry filling inside the border.

4. Add a layer of vanilla cream.

5. Place second cake layer on top.

6. Frost entire cake with blueberry buttercream.

7. Chill for 30 minutes.

Step 6 – Prepare Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until steaming.

2. Pour over chopped chocolate.

3. Let sit 2 minutes.

4. Stir until smooth.

5. Cool slightly.

Step 7 – Decorate

1. Pour ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

2. Top with fresh blueberries.

3. Garnish with mint and edible flowers.

4. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Storage

• Refrigerator: up to 5 days

• Freezer: up to 2 months

Nutrition (Approximate Per Slice)

• Calories: 580 kcal

• Protein: 7 g

• Carbohydrates: 62 g

• Fat: 35 g

• Sugar: 48 g

Tips for Success

• Use fresh blueberries for the brightest flavor.

• Chill the cake before adding ganache for clean drips.

• Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.

• Refrigerate overnight for the best texture and flavor.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ Rich chocolate cake layers
✔ Sweet-tart blueberry filling
✔ Light vanilla cream center
✔ Silky blueberry buttercream
✔ Glossy chocolate ganache topping
✔ Bakery-style appearance with stunning color contrast

This cake closely resembles a luxurious Blueberry Chocolate Layer Cake featuring moist chocolate sponge, blueberry compote filling, fluffy vanilla cream, blueberry buttercream frosting, dark chocolate drip ganache, and fresh blueberries on top.