It's happened again: Cottage and Broome (my mother and I) have been reunited! And at the cottage, no less. I'm home for brief visit and while there will be no crafting in the few days we have together, there has been baking. The baking of a blackberry buttermilk cake. The recipe is from the latest addition of Food and Wine magazine. Click on Buttermilk Cake with Blackberries to go to the recipe.
A fairly simple and quick recipe, requiring just a few ingredients (about 10) and only 15 minutes of prep time, plus another 30 for baking, this is a perfect summertime dessert. I wouldn't even have time to get a manicure in the amount of minutes I spent in the kitchen - it was that short!
A fairly simple and quick recipe, requiring just a few ingredients (about 10) and only 15 minutes of prep time, plus another 30 for baking, this is a perfect summertime dessert. I wouldn't even have time to get a manicure in the amount of minutes I spent in the kitchen - it was that short!
Below are a few before snaps of our pre-baked cake:
You can see we artfully arranged our berries.
We made a rookie mistake, we set the timer for 30 minutes as stated but we did not look at the cake until the timer went off, about 4 minutes over done, a little dark on top. We were busy blogging, it happens! But it did not diminish the taste, it was still moist and yummy on the inside. And of course we added real whipped cream…….
Mom say this recipe will definitely stay in the summer shortcake - berry dessert rotation. And for all you dish lovers out there the pattern is Johnson Brothers Eton.
It has been a good visit biking, reading, walking, swimming, enjoying the beach and resting.
Plus the weather has been perfect.
Before the summer is over make sure you treat yourself to this fab cake!
A special thanks to Ivy and Elephants for featuring our post on vintage mirrors from last week!
A special thanks to Ivy and Elephants for featuring our post on vintage mirrors from last week!
Wow and yum! This looks delish!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can attest....it was delish!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea and Laura, the cake is lovely and buttermilk always enhances a recipe. xoxo, olive
ReplyDeletewhen i think of blackberries i think of my grandmother's blackberry cobbler--this looks amazing :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cake, love the dish. Thoughtful of you to give the pattern name. I would love a nice slice of this cake right about now! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cake! You make me want to go visit my mom and bake something with her!
ReplyDeletelooks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful, wonderful recipe for a summer shortcake- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteNicely decorated and delicious! FYI, custard powder is made of cornstarch but you can substitute it with cornflour, it still works. Look for it at the baking supplies section of your supermarket.
ReplyDeleteLooks delish! Fresh berries and real whip cream, can't beat that combination!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how hungry I was until I saw this yumminess!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
This looks like a yummy cake....bet you and your mom enjoyed both baking and eating it. Enjoy your time together!
ReplyDeleteThat is so yummy!
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Our garden is abundant with blackberries right now, so I'll be sure to check out the recipe. Thanks for sharing. Sally
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks good. And I love cooking with buttermilk...and eating it!
ReplyDelete-Revi
Sounds delicious, great shots too
ReplyDeleteLovely, luscious, homemade. I love blackberries.
ReplyDeleteMmm. That looks really good. And berries are high in anti-oxidants so must be good for you, right? :)
ReplyDeleteA great summer treat!
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Debra
This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed browsing your blog! Very nice!
Katherine
Looks so delicious! We love Blackberries:)
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I do believe I can make that cake this weekend
ReplyDeleteand I seen your basket on Ivy & elephants blog
Bela receita...Espectacular....
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Hey I'm visiting from What's it Wednesday and I'm new follower an also pinterest...this looks amazing,I love blackberries,it was not good season here in southeast Georgia,but I usually pick 'em wild and freeze for great recipes just like this hope you don't mind if I stick a "pin" in it on my pinterest.Looking forward to more good eats.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, never had buttermilk care but have had buttermilk pie. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI so want to make it :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Andrea! I am so glad you get to spend time with your mom. I treasure every moment with mine. You look like you have fun cooking together. My mom always tells me she enjoys cooking with me! That looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this, thanks so much!
Blessings,
Susie
HPS!
ReplyDeleteAwesome recipe!
Gabriela
Andrea, your cake looks wonderful! It's lovely that you and your mom get to spend some time together. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Now that looks delicious!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday..xo Tami
This looks so delicious! I checked out the recipe and I think I just might have to put this into the recipe box. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRobin
That cakes look fabulous, what a keeper! I love blackberries. I wish my NYC daughter was here baking with me. Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLove it - and I love the dish you've served it on! Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWish I lived nearby and get the leftovers. I would dearly enjoy a big slice of this pie.
ReplyDeleteTHis looks fabulous! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteMary
I love blackberries and that cake looks really yummy! Thanks for sharing and Happy PINK Saturday, Nan
ReplyDeleteYummy! Happy Pink Saturday.
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Wow, your cake looks delicious! Happy Pink Saturday! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Oh....yummy! Always hungry when visiting food fare! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious. I am hosting a Giveaway to win a 50 dollar gift card to the store HomeGoods. It would be great if you stopped by and entered. Thanks Anu
ReplyDeleteBlackberries and buttermilk. Two of my favorite things. What is not better with buttermilk? Hope your visit is a great one!! I would love it if you would share at Sunny Simple Sundays. http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/2012/07/sunny-simple-sunday-8.html
ReplyDeleteThis cake sounds divine! So simple and quick and I LOVE fresh berries!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely have to give this one a try. Thanks so much for linking and the shout out.
Hugs,
Patti
Oh, my mouth is watering! Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea, I love blackberries and the cream; well let's just say it's so SWEET! Looks yummy, I can smell it baking. Love having you share with Share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Yum, this looks so good. I wish I could have had a slice for my birthday, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, and thank you for the birthday wishes. You made my day even more special.♥
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Looks so good!
ReplyDeleteJody
I love the plate but I don't think the pattern is Eton.
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