Ultimate Chocolate Berry Delight Cake

Ingredients

- For the Cake Layer:
- 1 cup Red velvet powder
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil

- For the Cream Layers:
- 1 cup Cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup Whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

- For the Berry Compote:
- 1 cup Mixed berries (Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries)
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice

- For the Garnish:
- 1/2 cup Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup Pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup Candied orange peel
- 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp Nutella
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Caramel cream
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 cup White chocolate, melted
- Fresh berries for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of red velvet powder and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder.
- Add 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Bake the Cake:
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (PT25-30M, 25-30 minutes).
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.

3. Create the Cream Layer:
- In a bowl, beat 1 cup of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.

4. Prepare the Berry Compote:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup mixed berries, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the berries break down and thicken slightly (PT10M, 10 minutes).
- Let it cool to room temperature.

5. Assemble the Cake:
- Spread the cream layer evenly over the cooled cake.
- Spoon the berry compote on top of the cream layer, allowing some to drip over the edges.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp Nutella and 2 tbsp peanut butter over the top.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies, 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, candied orange peel, and desiccated coconut over the cake.

6. Garnish and Finish:
- Drizzle 2 tbsp caramel cream, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup melted white chocolate over the toppings.
- Decorate with additional fresh berries for a colorful finish.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate cake, Berry delight, Cream cheese dessert, Red velvet, Oreo dessert, Pistachio cake, Nutella topping, Rich chocolate, Berry compote, Cream filling

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

3600 calories (entire dish)

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