Ingredients
The Base
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups fresh blackberries (for the cake)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Purple food coloring (a few drops, optional)
The Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Garnishing
- Extra fresh blackberries
- Edible flowers
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions on the next page 👇👇