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
- 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 decoration)
- Edible flowers, optional (for decoration)
- Fresh mint leaves, optional (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and optional lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternating with 1 cup buttermilk until just combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter and reduced blackberry puree until smooth, then mix in 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 4 ounces cream cheese until creamy.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting generously over it before placing the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides as desired.
- Decorate with extra fresh blackberries, optional edible flowers, or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg