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Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake for Sweet Indulgence

Decadent Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake for Sweet Indulgence

This Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake offers a magnificent blend of flavors for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 4 large Large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tablespoons Dried culinary lavender ground finely
Blueberry Mixture
  • 2 cups Fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with water
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 8 ounces Dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup Edible lavender flowers
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, buttermilk, and cooled coffee.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the finely ground dried lavender and fresh blueberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Preparing the Toppings
  1. While the cake is baking, combine the sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch mixture, and fresh blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens.
  2. For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips and dried lavender until smooth.
  3. Once the cake is baked and cooled, drizzle the blueberry mixture on top, followed by the chocolate ganache.
  4. Garnish with edible lavender flowers and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake can be adapted by using different types of berries or chocolate. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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