Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake
Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake is an enchanting dessert that harmoniously blends the tartness of fresh blackberries with delicate floral notes of lavender. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, making it a showstopper at any occasion. With its stunning swirls and explosion of flavor, each slice leaves everyone craving more.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk until fully combined.
- Gently fold in half of the batter with blackberries and dried lavender.
- Pour half of the plain batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of blackberry-lavender batter over this layer and top with remaining plain batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - You can substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for different flavors.
- For added zest, try incorporating lemon zest into the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.