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Blackberry Dream Cake Recipe

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A luscious Blackberry Dream Cake featuring moist layers infused with fresh blackberry puree and whole berries, layered and frosted with a creamy blackberry buttercream. This vibrant dessert combines classic vanilla and tangy buttermilk flavors with the natural sweetness of blackberries, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 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
  • 0.5 cup blackberry puree
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup blackberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes, to incorporate air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure proper emulsification. Stir in vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Add Blackberries: Fold in blackberry puree and fresh blackberries carefully to maintain their shape and distribute flavor evenly.
  7. Fill Pans: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops for even baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  9. Cool Cakes: Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks to prevent sogginess and prepare for frosting.
  10. Make Buttercream: Beat butter in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add blackberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and holds stiff peaks.
  11. Assemble Cake: Level the cake layers if needed for an even stack. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous layer of blackberry buttercream over it, and repeat with remaining layers.
  12. Frost Cake: Use remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the cake evenly, creating a smooth, attractive finish.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter help to create a smooth batter and even texture.
  • For a more intense blackberry flavor, gently warm the blackberry puree before adding it to the buttercream.
  • Make sure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  • Fresh blackberries can be substituted with frozen ones, but thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid a soggy batter.
  • Use a serrated knife to level cake layers evenly for better stacking.
  • Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes after frosting to set the buttercream for cleaner slices.

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