Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup pureed blackberries
- Food coloring (optional for extra gothic flair)
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Mix in pureed blackberries and add food coloring if desired for a darker hue.
- Divide batter evenly between greased and floured cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare frosting and spread between layers and over the entire cake.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries for visual appeal.
Notes
- Thaw frozen blackberries and drain excess water before adding to batter.
- Use food coloring sparingly to achieve a deep gothic hue.
- Ensure complete cooling before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg