Delicious and Moist Homemade Blackberry Cake

Indulge in the flavors of Fall with this moist and fluffy blackberry cake. Bursting with juicy blackberries and topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel, this cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat for yourself. The warm spices and tangy notes from the blackberries make every bite a delight. This recipe is a wonderful way to celebrate the crisp evenings of autumn.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, gently toss the blackberries with 1/4 cup flour to coat. This will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Gently fold the coated blackberries into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Set aside.
7. To make the streusel topping, combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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