{"id":7809,"date":"2026-08-15T09:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=7809"},"modified":"2026-08-15T09:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:27:10","slug":"the-dreamiest-blackberry-velvet-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/15\/the-dreamiest-blackberry-velvet-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dreamiest Blackberry Velvet Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ingredients<\/p>\n

Blackberry Cake<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 2\u00bd cups all-purpose flourBaked Goods<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1\u00be cups granulated sugar<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 3 large eggs, room temperature<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1\u00bd cups fresh blackberries, lightly mashed<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 2 teaspoons baking powder<\/p>\n

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\u25cf \u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n

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\u25cf \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)<\/p>\n

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\u25cf A few drops purple food coloring (optional)<\/p>\n

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Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperatureCheese<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 3\u00bd cups powdered sugar<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 cup fresh blackberries, cooked down & strainedDairy & Eggs<\/p>\n

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\u25cf 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Pinch of salt<\/p>\n

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For Garnish (optional)<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Fresh blackberries<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Edible flowers<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Fresh mint leaves<\/p>\n

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Instructions<\/p>\n

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1: Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.<\/p>\n

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2: Mash the blackberries lightly until juicy but still chunky; set aside.<\/p>\n

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3: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.<\/p>\n

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4: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs one at a time.<\/p>\n

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5: Mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and food coloring if using.<\/p>\n

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6: Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, mixing just until combined.<\/p>\n

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7: Gently fold in the mashed blackberries.<\/p>\n

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8: Divide batter between pans and bake 30\u201335 minutes, until set.<\/p>\n

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9: Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely.<\/p>\n

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Frosting<\/p>\n

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1: Cook blackberries over low heat until thick, strain seeds, and cool.<\/p>\n

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2: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.<\/p>\n

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3: Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in blackberry puree, vanilla, and salt.<\/p>\n

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Assembly<\/p>\n

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1: Frost one cake layer, top with second layer, and frost the entire cake.<\/p>\n

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2: Decorate with blackberries, flowers, and mint if desired.<\/p>\n

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Preparation Time: 55 minutes<\/p>\n

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Tips<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Room-temperature ingredients give the softest cake<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Don\u2019t overmix once flour is added<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Straining the blackberry puree keeps frosting silky<\/p>\n

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\u25cf Lemon zest makes the berries pop without tasting lemony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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