Blueberry Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup buttermilk

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

For the frosting:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup fresh blueberries (for garnish)

• Melted chocolate (optional for drizzling)

For decoration:

• Fresh blueberries

• Additional mint leaves (optional)

• Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk until smooth.

4. Mix batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.

5. Bake: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool: Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.

8. Assemble: Spread frosting between layers and over the sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh blueberries and mint leaves.

9. Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra decadence.