Black Currant Vanilla Cake – A Perfect Balance of Flavor and Texture
If you love black currant, this cake is for you. Soft, fluffy vanilla bean cake layers are paired with black currant poppy seed whipped cream, creating a light yet luscious contrast. You can bake it as a sheet cake or in layers, depending on how you want to serve it.
For a more decadent version, start with a layer of black currant jam, allowing its deep, tangy flavor to soak slightly into the cake before adding the airy whipped cream. Or, if you prefer to keep it simple, skip the jam and go straight for the cream—it’s just as delicious!
Normally, a delicate white cake might dry out in the fridge due to the high butter content, but thanks to the combination of Greek yogurt and heavy cream in the batter, plus the moisture from the jam and whipped cream, this cake actually becomes even softer and more flavorful after chilling.
Whether you’re making elegant cake bites for a wedding or just want something extra special, this cake delivers both in looks and taste. And if black currant isn’t your thing? You can easily swap in another fruit for a different but equally delicious variation.
This cake is all about flavor, texture, and a beautiful balance of sweetness and tartness—the kind of cake you’ll want to make again and again.
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