Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Blackberry Cake, a refreshing dessert that marries zesty lemon cake with rich mascarpone buttercream and fresh blackberries. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to elegant birthday celebrations, this cake not only tastes incredible but looks stunning too. Its fluffy texture combined with creamy layers makes it a showstopper that will impress your guests. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is approachable and uses simple ingredients to create an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour (335g)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (235g)
- 1 tsp baking powder (heaping)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2/3 cup whole milk (160ml, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60ml, room temperature)
- 6 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (80ml)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (176g, room temperature)
- 6 oz blackberries
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 oz blackberries (strained)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g, chilled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar (420g)
- ½ tsp orange blossom water (optional)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- Handful of blackberries
- Queen Anne’s Lace flower
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, sour cream, egg whites, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Cream the unsalted butter in a stand mixer; gradually add the dry mixture followed by the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- For the blackberry curd: heat strained blackberries with sugar until melted; whisk in egg yolks until thickened; stir in chilled butter.
- To make the mascarpone buttercream: beat softened butter with confectioners’ sugar until fluffy; add mascarpone and blend well.
- Assemble your cake by layering with buttercream and topping with blackberry curd and fresh blackberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg