Description
This vibrant blackberry cake features a fluffy, airy sponge base paired with a zesty, fruit-infused cream cheese frosting. By whipping the eggs to create a stable foam rather than relying solely on chemical leaveners, the cake achieves a professional, light, and delicate crumb. The fresh blackberry puree is strained to ensure a silky texture, perfectly balanced by the sharp brightness of fresh lemon juice. It is an ideal, refreshing dessert for family gatherings or special occasions that tastes like a farm-fresh treat.
Ingredients
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
12 oz fresh blackberries
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Beat the eggs on high speed for 1 minute, then gradually add sugar and continue beating for 8 to 10 minutes until thick and pale.
Whisk the flour and baking powder together and sift into the egg mixture one-third at a time.
Fold the dry ingredients gently using a spatula, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 23 to 28 minutes until golden brown.
Simmer the blackberries and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a saucepan for 7 minutes.
Strain the blackberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and chill the puree completely.
Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
Gradually incorporate the chilled blackberry puree and remaining lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
Frost the cooled cake layers with the blackberry-lemon frosting.
Notes
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature before whipping to achieve maximum volume. The blackberry puree must be fully chilled before adding to the cream cheese to prevent the frosting from melting. Store the finished cake in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese content.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg