Description
A blend of rich flavors and beautiful colors, this blackberry velvet cake is perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (natural)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the granulated sugar and buttermilk until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh blackberries for best flavor. Experiment with different frostings for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: blackberry cake, velvet cake, dessert recipe, baking, special occasions