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Blackberry Vanilla Cake

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A moist and fluffy vanilla cake layered with fresh blackberries and rich vanilla buttercream, perfect for summer celebrations or as a fruity dessert treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1 tbsp flour (for tossing blackberries)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for buttercream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Extra blackberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Toss blackberries with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. To make the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough cream to reach desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled cakes with vanilla buttercream. Garnish with fresh blackberries if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure blackberries are dry before folding into the batter to prevent excess moisture.
  • You can use frozen blackberries, but thaw and drain them well first.
  • Chill the cake layers before frosting for easier assembly.

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Keywords: blackberry cake, vanilla cake, fruit dessert, summer cake, berry cake

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