Description
Blackberry Cake is a stunning dessert that perfectly marries the tartness of fresh blackberries with the light, zesty flavor of lemon cake. This delightful naked layer cake is adorned with rich mascarpone buttercream, making it an impressive centerpiece for any occasion—from festive celebrations to casual family dinners. With its vibrant colors and luscious flavors, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while leaving your guests in awe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 oz blackberries (for curd)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; whisk milk, sour cream, egg whites, lemon zest, and juice in another.
- Cream room-temperature butter and sugar until fluffy; gradually combine with dry ingredients and wet mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before assembling.
- Prepare blackberry curd by heating strained blackberries with egg yolks until thickened.
- Make mascarpone buttercream by beating chilled butter, then adding confectioners' sugar and mascarpone until smooth.
- Layer the cooled cakes with blackberry curd and mascarpone buttercream; decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg