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Blackberry Velvet Cake with Easy Lush Frosting

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A delightful blackberry velvet cake topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can be replaced with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Room temperature)
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (Optional)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (Can substitute with homemade buttermilk)
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries (Or thawed frozen blackberries)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Blackberry Puree (Reserved from cake-making process)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between the two, until well combined.
  6. Fold in the fresh blackberries gently and pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing until fluffy.
  10. Stir in the blackberry puree until well combined.
  11. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, frosting the top, and adding the second layer. Frost the top and sides, and decorate with additional blackberries.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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