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A harmonious blend of cherries, blackberries, and a luscious cherry buttercream frosting, this show-stopping cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for any special occasion!
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For the Cake:
2 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
ยฝ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ยพ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ยฝ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup buttermilk
ยฝ cup cherry puree
For the Blackberry Filling:
2 cups fresh blackberries
ยผ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
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cup cherry puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
ยฝ cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
ยฝ cup fresh blackberries
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Prepare the Cake Layers:
Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Fold in cherry puree.
Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Blackberry Filling:
Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until blackberries break down.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with cherry puree, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Assemble the Cake:
Layer the cake rounds with blackberry filling in between.
Frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Decorate:
Garnish with fresh cherries and blackberries for an elegant
