Hey y’all, welcome to my blog where I introduce how to make many recipes from scratch. Ranging from full course meals to baked goods and appetizers. Join me on this delectable recipe for Berry Blast Cake, bound to punch of a pack of flavor for your guest!
Ingredients
2 Jars of Vanilla Frosting– for we will add additional berry syrup to bring out that special flavor in your berry cake.
2 Cartons of Chocolate cake mix– I believe berry and chocolate taste well together. The tarty rich blend brings indulgence to any company and really complements the Berry Blast Cake.
1 cup of Hershey cocoa mix- for a richer chocolate taste
1 cup of sour cream- Sour cream brings out moisture in cake products from its dairy content. It also retains moisture longer when added.
2 Tbsp vanilla
Jar of German Chocolate frosting- I love German chocolate frosting. This frosting adds a nice smooth and crunchy finish to the cake.
1 Cup of Blueberries-
1 Cup of raspberries– The berries will be used for the syrup that we will blend with the frosting- reserve some for garnish. This way, your cake stays true to the Berry Blast name.
1 Cup of Blackberries
Mint for garnish
Purple dye or red and blue if you have available
3 cups of water– for the syrup
2 cups of sugar– for the syrup
Powdered Sugar– 2 cups- Used for revitalizing the frosting when syrup is added in to your Berry Blast Cake.
Hints for Success!
- Allow Cake to cool for an hour before frosting so the frosting can be added on without tear.
- Use a wide flat spatula for going around the edge with frosting on your Berry Blast Cake. Keeping the frosting neat will help the cake look its best.
- Poke a hole through the cake for checking doneness. If no batter shows on the tip, then it’s good!
- Let your syrup cool before adding to frosting. Otherwise, the content will melt and alter the texture of your Berry Blast Cake.
Tools
Cake pan
Spatula
Whisk
Saute Pan
Recipe Yield- 12
| Ingredients | Instructions |
| Cake (Yield- 2) Chocolate cake mix- 2 boxes Hershey cocoa mix- 2 cups Sour Cream- 2 cups Vanilla- 2 TBSP 4 eggs 6 cups of water Frosting & Syrup Water- 3 cups Sugar- 3 cups Berries- 3 cups of each berry Garnish > -Berries -Mint leaf -Cinnamon | Preheat oven to 350 Frosting -Heat a pan to medium heat and add your water & sugar -Mix and once at a simmer start adding your berries -Allow to simmer for 10 minutes -Once berries are soft, smash to incorporate -Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes -Fully mix in the berries and set syrup aside -Allow to cool Cake. In a large bowl add your dry mix (Hershey Cocoa & Cake mix) In a separate bowl add your water, eggs and vanilla extract Whisk and add into dry mix Place mix into two cake pans Place in oven for 20 – 30 minutes Check for doneness Frosting> -Place two jars of frosting into a large bowl -Add your syrup -Mix -Add your powdered sugar to thicken frosting Set aside Cake -Once cake is cooled, cut off tip of top layer of one cake (this helps stability) -Apply German chocolate frosting -Add second half on top -Apply berry frosting around cake with flat spatula Use a circular motion to enhance quality -Add your berries as a garnish and you are all set -Hope you enjoy this delicious Berry Blast Cake! |
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