This celebratory Almond Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream is an elegant combination of the perfect yellow cake with an unusual tangy berry frosting…don’t be surprised if this easy layer cake becomes your most requested dessert.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CAKE
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1-3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sticks, or 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1-1/4 cup half-and-half (or whole milk, or buttermilk)
FOR THE BLACKBERRY BUTTERCREAM
- 3 sticks, or 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 4-6 Tbsp blackberry puree, see note below
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp half-and-half or milk
FOR THE GARNISH
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
