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Blackberry Cake

17/11/2023

Blackberry cake is a delicious dessert that celebrates the flavors of wild berries. Here is the recipe for a soft and fragrant cake.

Ingredients

  • 200 g fresh blackberries (or frozen if not in season)
  • 200 g 00 flour
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • A pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (for decoration)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
  3. Add the softened butter and continue beating.
  4. Incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder, salt, and grated lemon zest, mixing gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
  5. Add the blackberries, setting some aside for decoration. Stir gently to distribute them evenly.
  6. Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured pan (or lined with parchment paper) and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan and decorate it with the reserved blackberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Curiosities

Blackberries, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, are not only tasty but also provide health benefits. This cake can be a wonderful excuse to enjoy these wild berries in a indulgent way!

To give the recipe an Italian touch, you could enrich it with a light pastry cream spread on the base of the cake before adding the blackberries, or serve it with a veil of sweetened mascarpone. Enjoy your meal!