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Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake

Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake
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Indulge in our Blueberry Chocolate Lavender Dream Cake recipe! Perfectly sweetened, layered bliss awaits—try making it today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender (ground finely)
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Fresh blueberries for garnish
  • Edible lavender flowers for garnish
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk with ground lavender. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to infuse its flavor.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk mixture. Stir in cooled coffee until smooth.
  6. Pour equal amounts of batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
  7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until blueberries break down. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened (about another 2 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  8. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in dried lavender; let steep for 5 minutes before straining through a fine sieve. Pour warm cream over dark chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth. Add butter for shine; let cool slightly.
  9. On a serving plate, place one layer of cake. Spread blueberry compote on top and repeat with the second layer. Top with final layer of cake.
  10. Pour lavender chocolate ganache over the entire cake allowing it to drip down the sides.
  11. Decorate with fresh blueberries, edible lavender flowers, and chocolate shavings.
  12. Allow the cake to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing into this delightful creation!

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