Description
Rich blackberry lavender cake brings elegant French countryside flavors to classic dessert lovers. Delicate layers combine floral lavender notes with sweet blackberry compote, creating a sophisticated culinary experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid and Fruit Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (mashed)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, leavening agents, and salt in a mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar until voluminous and airy, then incorporate eggs individually, followed by vanilla essence.
- Gently integrate finely ground lavender into the creamy mixture, releasing its delicate floral notes.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients and milk to the batter, creating a smooth consistency by alternating additions and ending with dry mixture.
- Delicately fold crushed blackberries into the batter, distributing fruit throughout for bursts of flavor.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces for uniform baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and cake edges slightly pull away from pan sides.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack and let completely cool before applying frosting.
Notes
- Gently massage lavender between your fingers before adding to release its aromatic oils and enhance the flavor profile.
- Crush blackberries roughly to maintain small fruit chunks, which create delightful texture pockets throughout the cake.
- Consider straining excess liquid from mashed blackberries to prevent potential moisture issues in the cake’s structure.
- Use fresh or dried culinary-grade lavender to ensure the most refined and subtle floral undertones without overwhelming the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg