A magical dessert combining chocolate, blueberries, and lavender with creamy frosting for a special occasion!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
½ cup whole milk
Add-ins & Garnish:
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
½ cup blueberry jam
2 cups cream cheese frosting
Fresh blueberries & lavender sprigs
Chocolate ganache (optional)
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding dry ingredients with sour cream and milk, mixing gently.
- Add Blueberries: Fold in fresh blueberries. Divide batter between pans.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes (toothpick test). Cool on a wire rack.
- Frost & Assemble:
Spread cream cheese frosting on the first cake.
Layer with blueberry jam and place the second cake on top.
Frost the entire cake.
- Garnish: Add fresh blueberries, lavender sprigs, and optional chocolate ganache drizzle.
Details:
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Calories: 480 kcal per slice
Servings: 10
This decadent, floral-infused cake is a feast for the senses, combining rich flavors with an enchanting presentation!