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Blackberry Chocolate Cake  with Marzipan Chocolate Chip Streusel

Blackberry Chocolate Cake  with Marzipan Chocolate Chip Streuse

Course Dessert
Cuisine blackberry cake, blackberry chocolate cake, blackberry streusel cake, chocolate cake, chocolate chip streusel, chocolate streusel cake, German cakes, marzipan streusel, streusel cake
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Servings 24
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 3+1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1+1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the filling:

  • 24 oz fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar

For the streusel:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 sticks 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz marzipan
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Make the cake:

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Use a mixer to cream together the butter and sugar.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated into the batter before adding the next.
  5. Add the melted chocolate and mix to incorporate.
  6. Add the flour in thirds, alternating with the milk until everything is combined.
  7. Spread the cake batter evenly out on the baking paper.

Make the filling:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Rinse the blackberries and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Place the blackberries in a bowl Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top.
  4. Toss with the sugar and vanilla.
  5. Spread evenly on top of the prepared cake batter.

Make the Streusel:

  1. Whisk together the flour, almond flour, and brown sugar.
  2. Cut the butter into pieces and add them to the mixture.
  3. Cut the marzipan into small pieces and add to the mixture
  4. Use a fork or your fingers to mix everything into a streusel consistency.
  5. Add the mini chocolate chips and combine,
  6. Divide the streusel evenly over the cake.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove and let cool before cutting and serving.