Homemade Yellow Cake With Blackberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Yellow Cake With Blackberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Shortening; 1-3/4 cup Granulated Sugar; 4 whole Eggs; 2 whole Egg Yolks; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 2-3/4 cups Flour; 3 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1-3/4 cup Milk; FOR THE SAUCE:; 1 quart Fresh Or Frozen Blackberries (about 4 Cups); 3/4 cups Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Water; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Cold Water; 1 teaspoon Butter

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Shortening
1-3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
4 whole Eggs
2 whole Egg Yolks
2 teaspoons Vanilla
2-3/4 cups Flour
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1-3/4 cup Milk
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 quart Fresh Or Frozen Blackberries (about 4 Cups)
3/4 cups Sugar
3 Tablespoons Water
1-1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 cups Cold Water
1 teaspoon Butter

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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9""x 13""x 2"" pan.", "Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and yolks, one at a time. Add vanilla. Set aside.", "In a separate bowl, double sift all the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder and salt). Add this to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Mix well to combine, but don't over beat. Pour into prepared pan. Spread with rubber spatula if necessary to smooth the top.", "Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.", "Blackberry Sauce:", "Place berries in a saucepan. Add sugar and 3 Tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently to move sugar around a bit. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water. When berries come to a boil, add cornstarch mixture slowly to thicken. You may not need it all. It is thick enough when the sauce will coat the back of a teaspoon and leave a clean line when you run your finger through it. Add one pat of butter at the end, for richness and sheen.", "Serve warm berry sauce over individual pieces of cake."]

972

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Shortening, 1-3/4 cup Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Yellow Cake With Blackberry Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Homemade Yellow Cake With Blackberry Sauce

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