Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blackberry Velvet Cake, a stunning dessert that showcases the luscious flavor of fresh blackberries nestled within velvety layers. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a summer picnic. With its moist texture, vibrant color, and creamy frosting, this showstopper will leave your guests in awe. Easy to make, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 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)
- Purple food coloring, a few drops optional
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, reduced to 1/3 cup puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Extra fresh blackberries (for garnish)
- Edible flowers (optional) (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional) (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until combined.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing; gently fold in blackberries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before frosting with blackberry-infused cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg