Comments on: Apple-Blackberry Cake

By: stephanylynnpark

stephanylynnpark — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:16:33 +0000

After a week of exhausted studies, we abandoned our textbooks, to-do lists, and test preparations. We took refuge in the kitchen, where peace came to us in the form of this recipe. Thanks.

By: Karin's Mom

Karin's Mom — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:31:25 +0000

Tim,
This email has nothing to do with blackberry apple some kind of wonderful. I have a mission for you. I need an uppity Christmas cookie.
I await your response,
Karin’s mom

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:14:33 +0000

Thanks so much for printing this recipe. I saw in the MSL magazine while waiting in an office, but only had time to jot down the title. Looks delicious and can’t wait to try it!
Jan in S. Florida, where we pretend it’s Autumn

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:12:14 +0000

Thanks for following-up, Martin. I am glad it was successful!

By: Martin Manalansan

Martin Manalansan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:33:51 +0000

I followed the recipe to the letter and chucked my initial ideas about improvising including using a bundt pan and other fruits. The cake came out wonderfully- almost like the picture. I was a little too exuberant with the brown sugar topping – I added two more tablespoon but it was all fine as the edges had these caramelized edgest. Delicious!! Awesome recipe!!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:49:28 +0000

I made this today for a Labor Day party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone thought it looked beautiful, with its haphazard apples and huge blackberries. Sometimes it’s hard not to tell people how easy these baked fruit cakes are – because they’re novel to most, you want them to keep thinking you’ve done something very special.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:07:46 +0000

Great, Ashley! That is a great recipe and such a perfect bridge between summer and fall.

By: MF

MF — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:17:07 +0000

Delightful! Thanks for sharing this and well-timed for the farmer’s market. This complimented a recipe from Bon Appetit for the skirt steak and horseradish potato salad for a perfect midweek meal with friends! Oh and yes, a scoop of vanilla ice cream. :) Yummy!

By: Ashley in NC

Ashley in NC — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:42:35 +0000

Tim, I just found your website and had to make this recipe! It was absolutely delicious and turned out so beautifully. We have been having some fall weather here in NC lately, so the apples and the cinnamon smell throughout my apartment felt so seasonal and wonderful. Thank you so much for the recipe! I will definitely be making this and others again soon!

By: Diz

Diz — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:36:16 +0000

I am LOVING your blog! And I totally hold you responsible for my wasting time on line when I should have been working. Though reading about food should never be considered a waste of time. Must cook everything ASAP!!!

By: AED

AED — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:25:31 +0000

Hey Tim, just wanted to let you know that blueberries did work (I also followed Emily’s advice as raspberries were on sale this week, too.) And it turned out pretty well. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9×13 and the only problem I had was that the berries up against the side of the pan got scorched. My best attempt at photos:
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http://i26.tinypic.com/ab6kg7.jpg

I baked at 375 for 55 min and it came out perfect. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Awmb

Awmb — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:51:53 +0000

Every time I look at your blog I cannot believe what is in store, and how much my mouth starts watering! This looks amazing!

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:24:06 +0000

Hello Martin! There would be problems with a bundt pan because of the small amount of batter. I would not recommend it. You could try this in a regular cake pan, the challenge will be removing it from the pan as the fruits are on top. I think the apple/blackberry combination is pretty unbeatable, but other fruits are worth a try. I am guessing that the cake will be a little wetter with stone fruit. Let me know if you try!

By: Martin Manalansan

Martin Manalansan — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:19:41 +0000

I was wonderinf if a springform pan was necessary and if a bundt pan would suffice. Also, since there are all these nectarines, peaches and other fruits that are in abundance in the past couple of weeks, could these take the place of the apples or will they make the batter too wet??

By: Georgia

Georgia — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:25:06 +0000

This cake looks absolutely scrumptious!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:21:31 +0000

I, too seem to bake (too) many fruit desserts. Have you read Rustic Fruit Desserts. One of my favorites – check it out. BTW do you compulsively hoard local fruit in the freezer, too? ha,ha!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:04:17 +0000

Just baked this cake for dessert tonight! I don’t have much experience baking, so this was a great recipe to start with. I didn’t have everything that I needed though; the closest cooking vessel I had was a pie dish, and I substituted soy milk and blueberries instead of whole milk and blackberries. It is true– there was some pizazz missing with the blueberries! It also cooked a bit too long which I guess is my own fault.

But even with that, I still thought it turned out pretty nicely! It was great with just a little bit of whipped cream. I’m in love with baked apples, and I’m look forward to even more baked fruit recipes!

By: Lisa (dinner party)

Lisa (dinner party) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:01:27 +0000

I agree–keep the baked fruit recipes coming!

By: Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf

Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:03:40 +0000

Why fix what’s not broken ? Why change what you and all of your readers love ? Bring on the baked fruit ! Another winner here for sure. Funny thing, when I first saw the top photo, I thought it was a big cookie ! :)

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:19:12 +0000

Do not be ashamed of the baked fruit! Embrace it, for it is delicious! I would be sad if you stopped posting the recipes. Keep ‘em coming!

Also, AED might try rasberries to go with his/her blueberries if he/she wants that extra kick. The colors would be wonderful, too.