Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Cake: A crumby study

It's no secret that the baking crazy takes hold of me every now and then. I bake so much that I have to bring most of it into work or send it out to our friends and family nearby. My neighbor that shares the floor with us (We have a 6 unit building) and I have taken to doing a bake exchange between our 2 flats. (I admit to eating more than my share of her blueberry pie, by sneaking it off to the office for breakfast. I may actually be a pie person now.)

I have always loved Smitten Kitchen's blueberry crumb cake. I rushed this one a bit. I think I used too much blueberry considering these were ginormous. The ratio was a bit off.


And since cherries are sweet delicious and in season, I thought let's try it with cherries. This was tasty and this time, I could've used more fruit. This version also taught me that maybe buying a cherry pitter is not such a crazy investment after all ... 



Lastly I modified The Kitchn's Nectarine and Blackberry upside down cake. I used a mixture of cake and all purpose flour because that is what I had in the pantry and I completely left out the cornmeal. Seriously, do we need to fusion and texture everything people? Settle down. Let the classic cake shine. I also used brown sugar instead of granulated for the topping. It looked a bit like it was under a sheet of glass when I was done. The cake was tender and people tell me it wasn't too sweet. I took it to my father and stepmother's this weekend and I think there was one piece left. That's a good sign, indeed.




WINNERS! The random number generator selected 9 (Kathy B's son Zach) & 10 (The Delusional Knitter) for the National Parks Coloring book giveaway. I'll be in touch to confirm mailing addresses and get those out to you this week. Thanks to everyone that entered.

What's bringing the sweet and color in your summer so far?

17 comments:

  1. Oh my! That blueberry cake looks amazing! I bet it sure smelled good while it was baking.

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  2. Yum, they look completely delicious. I've been making all things rhubarb here - rhubarb shortbread, rhubarb crumble, and also a treacle tart yesterday (a pastry case filled with a mixture of breadcrumbs, golden syrup and lemon juice). Any day now the gooseberries will be ready, so I shall need lots of gooseberry recipes. CJ xx

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  3. that cake looks awesome and congrats to the winners!! yay!!

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  4. Oh, good golly. Those cakes are spectacular. I make soap so I don't bake. It's the same principle really and it doesn't add pounds to my already too fluffy body. Having said that, I could use a slice of some of that right now. I was just thinking that I need a fruity tea cake.

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  5. Beautiful baked goods! Nice kitchen victories!

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  6. now you've made me hungry..... mmmmmmm

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  7. Too many blueberries? Never!

    If you're not pitting a bushel of cherries, they using an ordinary paper clip: it works like a charm.

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  8. And everything is completely healthy and good for you since fruit!

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  9. (๑′ڡ‵๑)۶४४yϋᵐᵐӵ♡॰⋆̥

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  10. I love to bake, but I enjoy it a whole lot more when I'm in the mood! Your yummy dishes are making me hungry ...

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  11. Must you torment me in this way!!! I may have to move out to your location and sponge off your baking. I am just trying to get up the desire to try scones again, after many failed attempts!

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  12. Oh oh sooooo excited ELLEN!!!! We went to Yosemite and Sequoia for our 30th wedding anniversary. Zach is quite happy he won!!! Yippee.
    Oh and I love that baking blueberry goodness! Yum ! Im so happy!

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  13. Congrats to the winners, and yum with all those great cakes.
    Meredith

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  14. Whoo hoo! Thanks for the giveaway! Crumbles are my favorite, wish you could send some of that along as well, LOL!! Yours looks so delicious!

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  15. Dang! That looks good! My mouth is watering!

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  16. Yum yum! Wish I was local to you. My current obsession is a simple pound cake topped with fresh berries and whip cream. Classic and simple.

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