06/18/2025
๐ซ๐ Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake ๐๐ซ
A delightful and decadent cake that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the floral notes of lavender and the burst of fresh blueberries, creating a dreamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
โข For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam
โข For the frosting:
- 2 cups cream cheese frosting
- Fresh blueberries & lavender sprigs for garnish
- Chocolate ganache (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and whole milk until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries and dried lavender.
6. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of blueberry jam on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
8. Garnish and Serve: Decorate the top with fresh blueberries and lavender sprigs. Drizzle with chocolate ganache if desired. Slice and enjoy this dreamy cake!
Nutritional Information:
โฐ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: 45-50 minutes
๐ฅ Kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving | ๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 10 servings
