Name: Red Velvet Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting from Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 22 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 1/4 cup strong coffee (hot); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 ounce liquid red food coloring; 3 cups fresh blackberries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Pinch salt; 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch; 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (2 blocks); 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar; 1 cup heavy cream (cold); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 1 cup fresh blackberries (for garnish)