Purple Ombre Cake with Blackberry Compote

The ombre effect in cakes became popular in the 2010s, with the different shades of color creating a visually stunning and Instagram-worthy dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Purple Ombre Cake with Blackberry Compote

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Purple gel food coloring
• 1 cup Blackberries
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• For garnish Fresh blackberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Add purple gel food coloring to one bowl and mix until the desired shade is achieved.
6. Pour each batter into a separate cake pan and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of blackberry compote on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and compote.
10. Frost the sides of the cake with whipped cream and garnish with fresh blackberries.
11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 68g23%

Sugars 48g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.