Description
A delightful cake combining sweet blackberries and rich vanilla for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk to maintain moisture.
- Gently fold in fresh blackberries.
- Divide batter into prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace eggs with a flaxseed mixture. If fresh blackberries are unavailable, use frozen but adjust baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, blackberry, vanilla, baking, sweet, family recipe