A floral, fruity, and chocolatey fantasy in every bite.
This dreamy dessert blends deep chocolate richness with the delicate aroma of dried lavender and the pop of fresh blueberries. Finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting and optional chocolate ganache, this cake is a showstopper for birthdays, brunches, or any sweet celebration.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup whole milk
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½ cup cocoa powder
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
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½ cup blueberry jam
For the Frosting & Garnish:
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2 cups cream cheese frosting
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Fresh blueberries (for topping)
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Lavender sprigs (for decoration)
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Chocolate ganache (optional, for drizzling)
👩🍳 Directions
1. Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add dairy
Mix in the sour cream and milk until the batter is smooth.
5. Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries and lavender.
6. Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Fill and frost
Spread the blueberry jam on one cake layer. Top with the second layer and cover the whole cake with cream cheese frosting.
8. Garnish and serve
Decorate with fresh blueberries, lavender sprigs, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache if desired. Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
📌 Tips for Success:
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Use culinary-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness.
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Toss blueberries in a bit of flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking.
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For extra flair, top with edible flowers or a dusting of powdered sugar.
📊 Nutritional Info
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
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Total Time: 45–50 minutes
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Servings: 10
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Calories per slice: ~350 kcal
💭 Why You’ll Love It
This cake is where rich chocolate meets bright blueberry and floral elegance. Whether you’re baking for a garden party or just indulging your senses, this recipe brings an unforgettable experience to the table.
