Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh blackberries
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 2 large eggs
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Equipment Needed
– 2 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Food processor (for berries, optional)
– Piping bag (for frosting, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans generously. In my kitchen, I usually love to use a combination of butter and flour for this step—it creates a beautiful crust that I simply adore. Next, I recommend using a food processor to puree half of those luscious blackberries, while keeping the rest whole for chunks of fruit throughout the cake. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is my favorite—the smell of butter and sugar coming together is heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)