Lime & Blackberry Layer Cake 🍈🖤

Lime & Blackberry Layer Cake 🍈🖤

🍰 Refreshing lime zest meets juicy blackberries in this vibrant and tangy layer cake! Perfect for summer celebrations or whenever you want a burst of bright flavors with a sweet finish. Let’s get baking! 🍋✨

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

Zest of 2 limes

½ cup fresh lime juice

1 ½ cups fresh blackberries

For the Lime Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tbsp lime zest

1-2 tbsp milk (if needed)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. ⏲️ 10 minutes

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. ✨

Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.

Alternately add flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

Gently fold in fresh blackberries, careful not to crush them. 🖤

Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 🍰⏲️ 30 minutes

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. ❄️⏲️ 1 hour

For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add milk if needed for consistency.

Frost between layers, the top, and sides of the cake. Garnish with extra blackberries and lime zest for a fresh finish! 🍈🖤

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Cooling & Frosting: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 380 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 servings