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Blackberry Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream

A delightful dessert combining the fruity flavor of blackberries with rich olive oil cake, topped with creamy mascarpone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
For the Mascarpone Cream
  • 16 oz mascarpone (cold)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Compote
  • 10 oz blackberry jam (or preserves)
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 0.25 cup honey
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh basil leaves For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, add sugar and eggs and beat for about 2 minutes until fully combined.
  4. Add olive oil and beat for another 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
  5. Add milk and lemon juice and beat until combined.
  6. Add half of the flour mixture and beat on low speed to combine, then add the second half and beat until fully incorporated.
Baking
  1. Pour batter into a well-oiled 8-inch cake pan.
  2. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely before assembling.
Making Blackberry Compote
  1. In a small saucepan, add blackberries and honey. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until simmering, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and allow compote to cool completely before assembling the cake.
Making Mascarpone Cream
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add mascarpone, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  2. Using a hand mixer, whip until light and fluffy. Fold in blackberry jam until just combined. Store in the fridge until ready to frost the cake.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Place the cooled cake upside down on a cake stand.
  2. Cover evenly with mascarpone cream, then spoon blackberry compote on top.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. You may substitute blackberries with other berries like raspberries or blueberries. For added flavor, incorporate a pinch of cinnamon into the batter.