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Blackberry Velvet Cake

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A rich, velvety cake infused with blackberry puree and topped with a creamy blackberry frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • ½ cup (120ml) blackberry puree (fresh or frozen berries blended and strained)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) blackberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
  4. Add the blackberry puree to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the blackberry puree and vanilla extract.
  9. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting evenly over the top, then stack the second layer. Frost the sides and top of the cake as desired.

Notes

[‘Make sure your eggs, buttermilk, and butter are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better consistency.’, ‘Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.’, ‘A clean toothpick is your best friend when checking if the cake is baked through.’, ‘If your frosting feels too thin, chill it for 15 minutes before spreading.’, ‘Use fresh blackberries for better flavor, though frozen ones work well too.’]

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Keywords: Blackberry Velvet Cake, Blackberry Cake, Velvet Cake, Celebration Cake, Dessert Recipe

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