Description
Blackberry lavender sheet cake brings Mediterranean elegance to classic dessert traditions. Delicate floral notes and sweet berry essence mingle seamlessly, inviting you to savor each luscious, aromatic slice with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Cake and Frosting):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Berry Components:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons lavender buds
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for jam)
Baking and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
Instructions
- Craft a luscious blackberry lavender reduction by simmering fresh berries with fragrant honey, zesty lemon juice, and delicate lavender buds in a medium pot until the mixture thickens and reduces by approximately one-third.
- Allow the berry compote to cool and set, which will naturally enhance its consistency and concentrate flavors.
- Prepare the baking vessel by carefully lining a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for effortless cake removal.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together liquid coconut oil, creamy sour cream, farm-fresh eggs, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt – mixing gently to prevent overworking the batter.
- Introduce milk to the mixture, stirring until a silky, uniform batter forms with no visible lumps.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Artfully dollop the cooled blackberry lavender reduction across the batter, using a knife to create elegant swirling patterns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden surface and a clean toothpick test.
- Let the cake cool completely, allowing the texture to settle and flavors to meld.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then folding in melted white chocolate and vanilla.
- Spread a thin layer of the reserved berry reduction across the cake’s surface.
- Generously frost the cake, creating decorative swirls by incorporating additional berry compote into the white frosting.
- Slice and serve, revealing the beautiful lavender-infused blackberry swirls within the tender cake.
Notes
- Swap regular jam for homemade blackberry lavender sauce, transforming this cake from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Swirling technique requires gentle hand movements to create beautiful marble-like patterns without overmixing.
- White chocolate in frosting adds unexpected richness and balances the tangy blackberry and floral lavender notes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg