Description
A delightful cake that combines rich blackberries with a velvety texture, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
- A few drops of purple food coloring, optional
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, reduced to 1/3 cup puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Extra fresh blackberries (for decoration)
- Edible flowers, optional (for decoration)
- Fresh mint leaves, optional (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the fresh blackberries and purple food coloring if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy for the frosting.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the blackberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a layer of frosting on the top of one cake layer.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with extra blackberries and edible flowers if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: blackberry cake, dessert, velvet cake, birthday cake, fruit cake