Blackberry Breakfast Cake

We decided to bake a breakfast-y cake.  That's one of our favorite things to do together.  Bake.  Don't we look obnoxious?  Happy, though.I saw this recipe over at Posie Gets Cozy.  I sure like Alicia's blog.  I always leave feeling peaceful and inspired.  I've been saving the last of the blackberries I picked on our place.  This seemed like a good way to use them.

(from Alexandra Cooks....thanks for the great recipe!)

Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Serves 6-8

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tsp. lemon zest or more — zest from 1 large lemon
7/8 cup* + 1 tablespoon sugar**
1 egg, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup buttermilk

* 7/8 cup = 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons
** This 1 tablespoon is for sprinkling on top

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream butter with lemon zest and 7/8 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of flour, then whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the flour mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.

4. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan (or something similar) with butter or coat with non-stick spray. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven for a couple of more minutes. (Note: Baking for as long as 10 minutes more might be necessary.) Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

One of these days I'd like a stand mixer.  A bright KitchenAid mixer...maybe pink or red or orange.  This one does the job just fine, though.

Piper held the egg seperator.  Thanks, Baby!

Violet made sure the batter tasted okay.

Somehow, we always end up with fewer blackberries than when we started.  Violet has a suspicious purple ring around her mouth.  Hmmmmmm.

More batter checking.  Don't forget that last sprinkle of sugar on the surface of the cake.  It gives it a pretty sparkle and a nice, bakery-style crunchiness.

Mmm.....fresh lemon zest smells great.  And everything's better with buttermilk.

Denver scramble (ham, green peppers, onions), V-8 juice, orange juice, and blackberry cake.

Comments

[Donna]

Laura -What a great picture of you & Violet! Piper is getting so big - what a cutie pie. I just made a copy of that same recipe (although I've yet to try it). Looks yummy! We went apple picking, so I've been making lots of crisps & turnovers. I love her blog too - another amazingly talented blogger. I found Vanessa's blog through you also. You girls are really inspiring! All the best, Donna

[V]

You girls are sooo pretty!

I love A's blog too.

She is one of my faves from the beginning, as you know - and I agree. She's extra cozy.

Was the cake yummy?

Tell me you didn't do all this before Adam went to work?

You have hair and make-up done too???

You are A M A Z I N G.

Woo hooooooo!!

[Marty]

How fun! Baking with kids is one of the best things ever :) That picture of you and Violet is so sweet, and certainly the sort of picture she'll treasure as she grows up...I love that it looks so homey and classic and...even already..."retro," if you know what I mean!

p.s. Piper has the CUTEST smile. Pure joy.

[Roselie]

How awesome!Baking with your girls must be so much fun...

[Jill James]

Alicia's blog is like being under your down comforter, drinking hot tea with your grandma telling you how much she loves you......she has a calming way about her. Plus, she makes yummy things.

No one can ever use the word "lazy" to describe you Laura!

You would be dangerous with a Kitchen Aid mixer! You deserve it ~ enjoy your school-free days with your girls......

I found Posie Gets Cozy, Inside a Black Apple, Everyday Beauty and A Fanciful Twist years ago. When I found your blog, it was an ah hah moment.