Description
Blackberry Bliss Cake is a luscious, moist layered cake infused with fresh blackberries and blackberry puree. It features a tender crumb with bursts of fresh berries throughout and is topped with a creamy blackberry buttercream frosting, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or a delightful treat any day.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup blackberry puree
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
For the Blackberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt evenly distributing the leavening agent.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing and a dense texture.
- Fold in berries: Gently fold in the blackberry puree and fresh blackberries, taking care not to overmix to maintain the batter’s airiness.
- Fill pans and bake: Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare buttercream frosting: Beat butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the blackberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy and holds stiff peaks.
- Assemble the cake: Level cooled cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of buttercream on top, repeat with remaining layers.
- Frost and decorate: Use the remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the cake smoothly with an offset spatula. Decorate with fresh blackberries for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients like butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature for smooth blending and optimal texture.
- Be gentle when folding in blackberries to avoid breaking them and discoloring the batter.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting and sliding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: blackberry cake, blackberry buttercream, layered cake recipe, berry cake, homemade dessert
