Description
Silky lavender cake adorned with fresh blackberries brings Mediterranean elegance to dessert tables. Delicate floral notes and sweet berries create a sophisticated treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
Fresh Produce:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare a cake pan with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt through a fine-mesh sieve, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar until achieving a pale, airy consistency, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the creamy mixture, alternating with milk to maintain smooth texture, then gently fold in lavender and vanilla extract.
- Delicately incorporate fresh blackberries and optional lemon zest, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing the fruit.
- Transfer the fragrant mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and place in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until a clean toothpick test confirms complete baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps stabilize its structure and enhances flavor development before serving.
Notes
- Lavender Intensity: Adjust lavender amount based on personal preference to avoid overwhelming floral taste.
- Berry Suspension: Toss blackberries in a light dusting of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Dairy Alternative: Swap milk with almond or oat milk for a plant-based option that maintains moisture and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg