Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Blackberry Lavender Cake, a stunning dessert that marries the sweetness of fresh blackberries with the delicate aroma of culinary lavender. This cake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday party or an elegant wedding. With its moist yellow cake base and luxurious blackberry-lavender whipped cream icing, this treat is sure to impress your guests. The unique flavor combination and beautiful presentation make it a standout addition to your dessert repertoire. Enjoy every slice topped with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp culinary lavender
- 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar (for icing)
- 8 oz mascarpone (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup blackberry lavender syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 10" round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before icing with blackberry-lavender whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - about 100g
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg