For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of blackberry liqueur to the icing. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn with this delectable Blackberry Cake. Infused with aromatic spices and topped with a luscious blackberry icing, it's the perfect dessert to warm you from the inside out. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. (5 minutes)
In a small bowl, stir together milk and vinegar. Let stand for 5 minutes to sour. (5 minutes)
In a large bowl, cream together white sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, soured milk mixture, baking soda, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg until well combined. (7 minutes)
Gradually add flour, mixing until just incorporated. Gently fold in mashed blackberries. (5 minutes)
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30 minutes)
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
For the icing, in a medium bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)
Mix in mashed blackberries and milk until you reach your desired consistency. Add more milk for a thinner icing, or more confectioners' sugar for a thicker icing. (3 minutes)
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the blackberry icing evenly over the top. (3 minutes)
Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans. (2 minutes)
For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of blackberry liqueur to the icing. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.