Description
A delightful cake featuring a unique blend of blackberries and tart apples, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- Fresh blackberries: 1 cup (about 150 grams)
- Tart apples: 2 medium (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups (190 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (115 grams), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and blackberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Blackberry Apple Summer Cake, summer dessert, fruit cake, baking recipe