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Blackberry Lavender Cake Recipe

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This Blackberry Lavender Cake combines fresh blackberries and fragrant lavender for a moist, flavorful dessert. With a buttery base and lavender-infused syrup, topped with creamy lavender buttercream, this cake makes for a stunning and aromatic treat. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent evenings.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, crushed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

For the Lavender Syrup:

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp crushed lavender
  • ½ cup blackberry puree (strained to remove seeds)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Cake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in lavender and blackberries.
  • Bake:
    Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cakes on a wire rack.
  • Lavender Syrup:
    Simmer water, sugar, and lavender in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Strain the lavender and let the syrup cool.
  • Make the Buttercream:
    Beat butter until light and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla, cream, lavender, and blackberry puree.
  • Assemble the Cake:
    Brush the cakes with lavender syrup, then frost with the buttercream. Decorate with extra blackberries.

Notes

  • Adjust lavender quantity based on taste preference.
  • Ensure butter is softened for a smooth frosting.

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