Description
Indulge in the delightful Blackberry Velvet Cake, a perfect centerpiece for any gathering or a special treat just for you. This cake boasts rich, velvety layers infused with the natural sweetness of fresh blackberries, ensuring each bite is a burst of flavor. With its beautiful appearance and creamy frosting, this dessert is not only a visual delight but also incredibly easy to make, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether youβre celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 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
- Purple food coloring, a few drops, 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 garnish)
- Edible flowers, optional (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for approximately 30β32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and blackberry puree until creamy.
- Once cooled, frost between layers and on top of the cake as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating lemon zest or using different berries like raspberries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.