Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweet and tangy flavor of blueberries with rich chocolate and a hint of lavender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp culinary lavender, finely ground
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, softened for frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp blueberry puree
- 1/2 tsp lavender extract or 1/2 tsp ground culinary lavender
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 8-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground lavender.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Alternate mixing in the flour mixture and buttermilk until everything is just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Then mix in the blueberry puree and lavender extract.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the prepared frosting.
Notes
Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, blueberry, chocolate, lavender, special occasion