Mini Chocolate Layer Cake with Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting - decadent mini dessert that's baked with love. It is easier to make than you think!
What do you do, when Cake Boss invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day and create a recipe with their baking products?
You freak out! Because, hey! It's Cake Boss! The master of gorgeous cakes for special occasions, that you only watch on TV and wish you had those skills!
Then you freak out some more because you do not have those skills! And quickly realize that you are not the only one here and with a little bit of brainstorming you can come up with an idea for a sweet Valentine's Day treat that anyone can make at home.
That's what I did. I got my inspiration from the Mini Springform Pan set I received from Cake Boss. It is perfect for baking mini cakes, cheesecakes, flans, etc.
I also knew that I wanted berries in the recipe. They just fit with the theme. I know strawberries come to mind quickly but for thinking a little out side of the box, I decided to go with blackberries. They are gorgeous and a little bit sexy. Perfect to pair with chocolate for a romantic holiday dessert!
I used my go-to chocolate cake recipe that bakes up beautifully and has a rich, reddish hue. It's moist, delicate with a perfect balance of sweetness. The cake doesn't dome too much, so there was no need to trim the tops for even layers. Score! All I had to do was stack them up and decorate with frosting. I infused my favorite cream cheese frosting with a blackberry puree and frosted the cake. Fresh berries are always great for an additional decoration!
But that would not be enough to present to the Cake Boss! I had to come up with something that was still easy but would take the cake to a whole new level. I brainstormed for weeks and tried a few things but ultimately decided on a chocolate wrap. After a few tries and keeping in mind that it should be easy for anyone to make at home, I was able to make a smooth chocolate wrap to go around the cake. A few scraps were used to decorate the top of the cake along with fresh berries.
This cake is so easy yet so elegant and absolutely delicious! It's perfect to share with your loved one on a special occasion!
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Disclaimer: This post and the giveaway are sponsored by Cake Boss. All opinions are 100% my own.
Annette says
I have no plans for Valentine's Day.
Julie Raye-Rod says
date night with the boyfriend.
Diane says
what a gorgeous cake and oh my the favors are making my mouth water. This is a must make. I love smaller cakes they mean I can enjoy more pieces, right?
Stacy says
Beautiful mini cakes, Anna! I love that you used fresh blackberries in your frosting. I'm all about incorporating fresh berries in baking! And, what do you mean you don't have skills? Lovely work, my friend. 🙂 Will definitely be pinning! xo
Kimberly C says
I don't have plans for Valentine's Day so it'll just feel like a regular day.
Liz says
What fabulous minis! These would definitely be a hit at my house!!! We're heading down to where my youngest goes to school to take him and his buddies out for dinner---not very romantic, but fun!
Jen L says
Too bad I can't join the giveaway, but just wanted to commend you for a beautiful Cake Boss creation! I saw that the Cake Boss reposted your cake 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you so much, Jen!!
Jeffrey says
My wife and I both have to work on Valentine's Day but plan to go out to lunch and a movie on Monday.
Lauren says
No real plans but my boyfriend took the day off work so we'll get to spend the whole day together! 3 years ago on Valentine's Day we met. <3
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Awww, that is so sweet! Thank you for sharing, Lauren!
Nancy says
Anna, I'm blown away by how beautiful and delicious this cake looks! That chocolate wrap is out of this world - I'm in awe of how perfect and smooth it is. I love that you used blackberries too (I can never get enough of them when they're in season during the summer). Beautiful job, my friend!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you so much, Nancy! I really appreciate it!