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Decadent Blackberry Velvet Cake

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A delightful balance of rich butter and sugar with tart fresh blackberries, this cake is visually stunning and perfectly indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (can be substituted with cake flour)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt mixed with milk)
  • 1.5 cups fresh blackberries (thaw and drain if using frozen)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest (optional)
  • Purple food coloring (optional)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • Edible flowers and mint leaves (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, if using.
  6. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the blackberries and add food coloring if desired.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy and fluffy.
  14. Frost the cooled cakes with the cream cheese frosting, stacking them one on top of the other.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Gently fold blackberries to avoid breaking them.

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