Description

This Lemon Blackberry Cake offers a delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet blackberries, creating a moist and tender dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh blackberries and lemon slices for an elegant presentation.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
3 Large Eggs, at room temperature
1 cup Whole Milk, at room temperature
½ cup Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
Zest of 2 Large Lemons
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 ½ cups Fresh Blackberries, gently rinsed
1 (8-ounce) block Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Zest of 1 Large Lemon (optional)
Fresh Blackberries (for garnish)
Thin Lemon Slices (for garnish)
Mint Sprigs (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice
Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and oil, mixing gently
Fold in blackberries carefully
Divide batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops
Bake for 28-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clea
Cool cakes in the pans for 10-15 minutes then cool completely on a rack
Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar gradually
Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional zest until fluffy
Level cooled cake layers if desired, frost the first layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake
Garnish with blackberries, lemon slices, and mint

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients is key for a smooth batter.

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.

Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg