Blackberry Lavender Swirl Sheet Cake
This delightful Blackberry Lavender Swirl Sheet Cake combines the fragrant essence of lavender with the sweet-tart flavor of blackberries. It's an elegant dessert perfect for spring gatherings or special celebrations. The cake is light yet moist and features a beautiful swirl of berry and lavender flavors.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 whisk
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blackberries Plus extra for garnish.
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Ensure it's culinary-grade for consumption.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9x13 inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, dried lavender, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter in half; gently fold the blackberry-lavender mixture into one half of the batter until fully combined.
- In the baking pan, alternate spoonfuls of the plain batter and the blackberry-lavender batter. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a lavender-infused glaze or frosting on top.
Ensure that the lavender used is culinary-grade to be safe for consumption.
You can substitute fresh blackberries with frozen, but the texture may be slightly different.