Blackberry Sage Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Blackberry Sage Cake recipe combines the sweet and tart flavors of fresh blackberries with the aromatic essence of sage, creating a unique and delightful dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Blackberry Sage Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb infused with fresh blackberries and hints of sage, topped with a light glaze for added sweetness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Gently fold in the blackberries and chopped sage.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Garnish with additional blackberries if desired.