Blackberry Cake

Blackberry Cake

delicious cake with layers of blackberries

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h 55m
Total Time: 2h
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

467
Calories
23.1g
Fat
57.1g
Carbohydrate
11.4g
Protein
140mg
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
Blackberry Cake

Recipe Description

This Blackberry Cake recipe is one of my cakes to make. It’s so easy and I’ve made it so many times that I feel like I could do it in my sleep! The secret to baking with blackberries is to not wash them. I know this sounds gross, but if you wash them you’ll add water to the cake mix and that’ll affect the cooking times. Instead of washing them, check them for dirt and brush off any you find with a paper towel. Trust me!

As I mentioned, this cake is not difficult to make. Start by preparing a simple cake batter. Place a layer of blackberries at the bottom of a springform pan. Then layer in half the cake batter. Add another layer of blackberries and repeat the cake layer. Top with blackberries and a sprinkle of sugar. Bake, cool and enjoy! Loooovely!

To make Blackberry Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Blackberry Cake

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a tin

    10 min
    Step 1 - Blackberry Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a 9 inch springform cake tin with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter

    2 min
    Step 2 - Blackberry Cake

    Melt the butter in a small pan and set to one side.

  3. 3

    Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla

    5 min
    Step 3 - Blackberry Cake

    Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla together with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add the flour, baking powder, butter and milk

    5 min
    Step 4 - Blackberry CakeStep 4 - Blackberry CakeStep 4 - Blackberry Cake

    Sift in the flour and baking powder. Beat again until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Pour in the melted butter and milk and beat again.

  5. 5

    Layer in the blackberries and cake mix

    5 min
    Step 5 - Blackberry CakeStep 5 - Blackberry Cake

    Scatter some of the blackberries around the bottom of the tin. Pour in half of the cake mix. Then scatter more blackberries and top with more cake mix. Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining blackberries and sprinkle with caster or vanilla sugar.

  6. 6

    Bake

    1h
    Step 6 - Blackberry Cake

    Place the cake tin on a baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour in the preheated oven. When the cake is golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean, it’s done.

  7. 7

    Cool

    30 min
    Step 7 - Blackberry Cake

    Allow the cake to cool before taking it from the tin.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Blackberry Cake

    Serve with a large dollop of ice cream.

This Blackberry Cake recipe is an absolute winning recipe! I love the tartness of the blackberries. Try it soon and please come back with a review for me!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Maddie
March 19, 2025
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So easy, love! This Blackberry Cake was the hit at my friends' gathering. I baked it while chatting, and everyone was impressed! It's a go-to dessert for sure! Can't recommend enough!

Teresa Ruiz
October 7, 2023
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Oh my gosh, this blackberry cake is the bomb! I tried it for my husband's birthday, and everyone devoured it! So simple yet so delish. I didn’t wash the blackberries and it turned out perfect. Yum!

Izzy
October 5, 2023
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So yummy cake! I made it for my friends and they were completely blown away! Simple yet fancy, this recipe is now my go-to for gatherings. Trust me, you'll love it!

Q-Baker
August 25, 2022
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I made this Blackberry Cake for a friends' get-together and it was a hit! It's so simple; I literally mixed it up in 20 minutes. The blackberries added an amazing flavor. I can’t believe I didn’t wash them! Seriously, try it!

Brenda Thompson
April 14, 2022
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This cake is a breeze to whip up and tastes delish. Made it for my birthday, and everyone loved it

Islander
June 11, 2021
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Made this cake for my daughter's birthday. It was a hit! So simple and delish.

Diana Smith
July 21, 2020
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Oh my goodness, this Blackberry Cake is just superb! I made it for a family get-together, and it vanished in minutes! The tip about not washing the blackberries was so helpful. Everyone loved the bursts of flavor! I can’t wait to bake it again for my husband’s birthday!

Rachel
August 19, 2019
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I made this Blackberry Cake for my husband’s birthday and it was a hit! Super easy to prepare and the flavor was amazing. I love how the blackberries magically blend with the cake. Will definitely make it again!

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