Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blackberry Cake, a perfect balance of zesty lemon and rich mascarpone buttercream layered with fresh blackberries. This stunning dessert is ideal for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday or a summer picnic. With its vibrant presentation and refreshing taste, every slice promises a sweet tartness that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also easy to make, making it a wonderful project for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 12 oz blackberries (fresh and strained)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, sour cream, egg whites, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the creamed butter mixture.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with mascarpone buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg