Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake
Indulge in the exquisite Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake, a show-stopping dessert that harmonizes rich chocolate cake with the delicate flavors of fresh blueberries and floral lavender. This delightful cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself. With its stunning layers and elegant presentation, each slice offers a burst of flavor and sophistication that will leave your guests impressed. Easy to prepare with customizable layers, this cake invites creativity while ensuring a delicious outcome.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (infused with lavender)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (for compote)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans.
- In one bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar and oil; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla.
- Infuse the buttermilk with ground lavender for about five minutes.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and infused buttermilk into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Stir in cooled coffee and divide batter among prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes; cool completely before assembling with blueberry compote and ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg