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The Dreamiest Blackberry Velvet Cake

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A stunning dessert featuring a moist, velvety texture brightened by fresh blackberries, complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting.

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 (for the cake)
  • 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)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Extra fresh blackberries (for garnish)
  • Edible flowers (for garnish)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mash 1 1/2 cups of blackberries in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and food coloring (if using).
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Fold in the mashed blackberries gently.
  9. Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  12. For frosting, reduce 1 cup of blackberries over low heat until syrupy, then cool.
  13. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  14. Mix in cooled blackberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  15. Assemble the cake with frosting in between layers and on top.
  16. Garnish with blackberries, edible flowers, and fresh mint.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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