Buttermilk Cake with Blackberries and Beaumes-de-Venise

Health score
4%
Buttermilk Cake with Blackberries and Beaumes-de-Venise
45 min.
8
388kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Buttermilk Cake with Blackberries and Beaumes-de-Venise, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, showcasing plump, juicy blackberries that burst with flavor. The addition of Beaumes-de-Venise, a luscious white dessert wine, elevates this cake to a new level of sophistication, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a cozy gathering with friends.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The buttermilk adds a tender crumb and a subtle tang, while the fresh orange zest infuses a refreshing citrus note that complements the blackberries beautifully. Each slice is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the moist cake to the glossy blackberry topping.

Whether served warm or at room temperature, this Buttermilk Cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 lb blackberries fresh
  • cup buttermilk well-shaken
  • cups cake flour (not self-rising)
  • large eggs 
  • inch orange zest fresh
  • 0.3 cup jam seedless with seeds, strained
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.8 cup vin santo 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cake form
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line bottom of a buttered 9- by 2-inch round cake pan with a round of wax paper, then butter paper.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla.
  4. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then, with mixer at low speed, beat in all of buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing after each addition until just combined.
  6. Spoon batter into cake pan, smoothing top, and bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then run a thin sharp knife around edge of cake to loosen. Invert onto rack, then slide cake onto a cake plate.
  7. Bring wine, 3 tablespoons sugar, and zest to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Boil until syrup is reduced to about 2/3 cup, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard zest.
  8. Reserve 2 tablespoons syrup and pour remainder slowly and evenly over cake (cake will absorb syrup).
  9. Stir together reserved syrup, preserves, and remaining tablespoon sugar in small saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute (it should be the consistency of a thick syrup). Put blackberries in a large bowl, then pour preserves mixture over berries. Gently stir berries with a rubber spatula to coat, then pour over cake, mounding blackberries on top.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  11. Cake can be made (without syrup and topping) 1 day ahead, cooled completely, then kept at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Calories388kcal
Protein8.34%
Fat35.78%
Carbs55.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.51
Glycemic Load
25.65
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.709130598151%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
85.01mg
Petunidin
1.49mg
Delphinidin
0.88mg
Malvidin
21.34mg
Pelargonidin
0.38mg
Peonidin
1.06mg
Catechin
33.74mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
5.66mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.57mg
Quercetin
3.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.08kcal
19.4%
Fat:14.65g
22.55%
Saturated Fat:8.34g
52.12%
Carbohydrates:51.5g
17.17%
Net Carbohydrates:46.05g
16.75%
Sugar:20.44g
22.71%
Cholesterol:80.3mg
26.77%
Sodium:466.77mg
20.29%
Alcohol:3.61g
100%
Alcohol %:2.1%
100%
Protein:7.69g
15.37%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.83%
Selenium:18.27µg
26.1%
Vitamin C:19.54mg
23.68%
Fiber:5.45g
21.79%
Vitamin K:18.05µg
17.19%
Vitamin A:655.51IU
13.11%
Copper:0.24mg
12.08%
Phosphorus:118.45mg
11.84%
Calcium:109.03mg
10.9%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.8%
Folate:41.03µg
10.26%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.07%
Magnesium:32.47mg
8.12%
Potassium:263.47mg
7.53%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
7.05%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.87%
Iron:1.23mg
6.81%
Vitamin D:0.85µg
5.69%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.81%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.57%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.56%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.65%
Source:Epicurious