“Chocolate–Blackberry” Cake for a Special Occasion
Dark chocolate and blackberries—a combination for those who love rich flavors. The berry ganache inside provides a sharp tartness, while the milk chocolate mousse on top softens it.
How It Tastes
The sponge cake has a rich chocolate flavor with a noticeable hint of cocoa bitterness. The blackberry ganache is bright and tart, with a distinctive “forest” aroma that raspberries or strawberries lack. The hazelnut paste adds a warm note, while the creamy mousse ties everything together.
Perfect for
Fall and winter gatherings, adult birthdays, anniversaries, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and intimate dinners. This is a cake with a dark, deep character—it’s best suited for quiet, rather than boisterous, celebrations.
Weight and Servings
A whole cake weighs 2 kg and yields 10 of large slices, each weighing approximately 200 g. It’s enough for a group of eight to ten guests.
How to Order in Kharkiv
The price for a whole cake is 1450 UAH, and for a slice, 145 UAH. The cake is prepared for your specified date; orders must be placed at least two days in advance. Delivery within Kharkiv or pickup available.
Note: This cake contains hazelnuts—please let us know if any of your guests may have an allergy.
The History of the Blackberry
The blackberry is one of the oldest berries in the European diet, and the evidence for this is quite literal.
A Berry from the Iron Age
In 1835, the well-preserved body of a woman who lived around the 6th century BCE was found in a Danish bog. In her stomach, archaeologists discovered the remains of her last meal—among them were blackberries. This is one of the oldest direct pieces of evidence of what people actually ate back then.
Hedgerows and the Folk Calendar
In England, blackberries have grown for centuries in hedgerows along fields, and picking them was open to everyone—unlike garden berries. Hence the folk saying: after Michaelmas, at the end of September, you shouldn’t pick blackberries. People used to give mystical explanations, but the real reason is simple—by the end of September, the berries overripe, develop mold, and lose their flavor.
Why Blackberries Pair Well with Dark Chocolate
Blackberries are more tart and “earthy” than raspberries: their aroma has fewer floral notes and more deep, almost wine-like ones. That’s precisely why they can hold their own against dark chocolate, which would overpower a more delicate berry. Pastry chefs use this pairing just as sommeliers pair a full-bodied red wine with a berry dessert—based on the principle of balanced flavors.