Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Blackberry Lime Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the tangy essence of lime with the sweet juiciness of fresh blackberries. This moist layer cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself. Topped with a luscious blackberry buttercream and garnished with fresh berries and edible flowers, this cake not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eyes. With straightforward steps and customizable options, you’ll find it easy to make this cake a showstopper at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons organic lime zest
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 ounces fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 egg whites
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons blackberry reduction
- edible flowers (micro pepper, alyssum and micro mint), washed and dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and lime zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk and lime juice. Mix until just combined.
- Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- In a blender or food processor, puree fresh blackberries with sugar and lime juice until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; then gradually mix in blackberry reduction along with vanilla extract.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate; spread blackberry buttercream on top.
- Repeat layering with remaining cakes and frosting until finished.
- Decorate with fresh blackberries and edible flowers for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg