Ladies and gentlemen welcome to a culinary tour of a different nature where sophistication meets gluttony! Let me present to your attention Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake – a creation that is created out of the best dark apogee of chocolate flavor seasoned with the sweetness of blueberries completed by the light aroma of lavender.
They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, well this cake will surely capture your eyes first before your taste buds. The rich dark chocolate base complements the pretty lavender uniforms of the frostings and the refreshing scant blueberry touch of the natural beauty. Finally, the cake is adorned with a dusting of lavender and curls of dark chocolate bringing the whole concept of the cake to a holiday feeling.
Each layer tells a unique story
The Cake:
Soft, flavorful, and super moist, the layers of the namesake component gave the base to the dessert as delicious as it is over the top.
The Blueberry Filling:
It’s a twist to the traditional use of fruits as fillings; sweet-tart, fresh tasting, and very much a match for the chocolate.
The Lavender Frosting:
The addition of the floral, aromatic aspect of culinary lavender to this simple cream cheese frosting provides a symphony of flavors to this dessert.
From the moment you take the first bite, you’ll be transported to a world of pure indulgence. The velvety texture of the frosting, the burst of blueberries, and the soft, chocolatey layers blend harmoniously in every mouthful. This cake is a sensory delight, offering a balance of sweet, floral, and fruity notes with every forkful.
This cake is perfect for any special occasion
Birthdays: Delight your loved ones with something sweet that is one of a kind.
Weddings: They look quite impressive hence can be displayed on a wedding dessert table.
Dinner Parties: Leave your guests in disbelief as you make way for the centerpiece of your party, and easily the most striking spectacle.
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp culinary lavender, finely ground
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- For the Blueberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For Decoration:
- Fresh blueberries
- Dried culinary lavender
- Dark chocolate shavings or curls
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Gradually add boiling water while mixing on low speed until the batter is smooth and thin.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
To make the blueberry filling, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture thickens and cools.
For the lavender frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and ground lavender. Beat in heavy cream to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the cake by spreading a layer of lavender frosting on the first cake layer. Add a layer of blueberry filling, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining lavender frosting.
Decorate with fresh blueberries, a sprinkle of dried lavender, and dark chocolate shavings.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal per slice | Servings: 12 slices
Why It’s Special
The Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake is not just a cake, but the dream cake you would love to eat. It paves for the creativity of flavor fermentation and how simple elements can be made to become highly pleasing. Whether is the first time that you bake or a new attempt, this recipe is a guarantee that you do not only get a cake but a moment of happiness with others.
This cake perfectly reflects the idea, that a dessert should be considered more of an art than mere sweet food. It is passion, art, and food all in one. For that reason, if next time you are planning on preparing a cake that will be memorable, this should be your guide and allow your creativity of baking do the magic on this tires.
