Description
This Blackberry Lavender Cake is a fragrant and delicious treat combining the sweet tartness of fresh blackberries with the floral notes of dried lavender. Perfectly moist and tender, this cake is a delightful dessert or afternoon snack that will bring a touch of elegance and bliss to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Flavorings
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking your cake evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Cake Pan: Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. This prevents the cake from sticking and allows for an easy removal after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This step helps to incorporate air for a light texture.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing gently after each addition. This helps maintain a tender crumb in the cake.
- Fold in Blackberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blackberries to avoid breaking them up too much, which keeps the fruit intact and prevents the batter from turning purple.
- Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan before removing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Be gentle when folding in the blackberries to keep them whole in the cake.
- If you do not have dried lavender, use edible lavender available from specialty stores.
- Cooling the cake before slicing helps it to set and reduces crumbling.
- You can dust the cake with powdered sugar or frost with a light cream cheese glaze for added sweetness.
