Description
This Dragon Fruit & Blueberry Cake is a vibrant, fruity delight featuring the exotic sweetness of dragon fruit paired with juicy blueberries. It’s a stunning, moist dessert perfect for special occasions or a summer treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup dragon fruit puree (fresh or frozen)
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1/2 cup fresh blueberries
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1/2 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
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1/4 cup milk
For the Dragon Fruit Frosting:
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1/2 cup dragon fruit puree
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans or line with parchment.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
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Add dragon fruit puree and mix until incorporated.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream with milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
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Fold in blueberries gently.
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Divide batter evenly between pans.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Frosting
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In a bowl, beat butter until creamy.
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Add powdered sugar gradually.
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Mix in dragon fruit puree, vanilla, and cream until desired consistency is reached.
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Frost the cooled cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
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Use white or pink dragon fruit for different color effects.
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Chill the frosting slightly if it becomes too soft.
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Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen.
