way to cook:
1️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin — that’s perfect!).
Divide into two 9-inch pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Berry Filling:
In a saucepan, combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Cook on medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
3️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
Beat butter and cream cheese together until fluffy.
Add vanilla and powdered sugar, then fold in berry puree until creamy and slightly tinted pink or purple.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a layer of berry filling and a layer of frosting.
Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
5️⃣ Decorate:
Garnish with fresh berries and dark chocolate shavings.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor. 🖤🍓
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