Enhanced Blackberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup (softened))
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Eggs (2 large)
• Milk (1/2 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh blackberries (1 cup)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or butter.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
6. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries, taking care not to break them.
7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, mixing well.
8. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture on top.
9. Add the remaining batter to the pan and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish. Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea!