Description
A delightful blackberry almond cake that balances sweetness with tartness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (for glazing)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Layer Batter and Blackberries: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Layer with fresh blackberries. Pour the remaining batter on top and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Glaze: While the cake is still warm, brush the top with honey for a glossy finish.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- You can replace granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- If fresh blackberries are unavailable, frozen ones can be used; just ensure they are well-drained.
- Almond extract can be added for a stronger almond flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg