Best Dutch Blackberry Cake Recipes

BLACKBERRY CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat 6 large eggs 1 min on high speed. With the mixer on, gradually add 1 cup sugar and continue beating 8-10 min until thick and fluffy.
• Whisk together 1 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder then sift this mixture into fluffy egg mixture one third at a time. Fold with a spatula with each addition just until incorporated. Scrape spatula from the bottom to catch any pockets of flour and stop mixing when no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix or you will deflate the batter.
• Divide evenly between prepared cake pans and bake at 350˚F for 23-28 minutes (my oven took 25 min), or until top is golden brown. Remove from pan by sliding a thin spatula around the edges then transfer to a wire rack and remove parchment backing. Cool cakes to room temp then slice layers equally in half with a serrated knife.
• Combine 2 Tbsp lemon juice with 1 cup blackberries in small saucepan. Simmer 6-7 minutes or until berries easily mash up with a fork then turn off heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pushing the blackberries through with a spatula until only seeds are left in strainer. Discard seeds and set the puree aside to cool completely to room temp (you should get 5 Tbsp puree).
• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, cream together 3 sticks butter, 3 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp salt on low speed until combined, scraping as necessary. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until white and fluffy (2 to 3 min).
• Add cream cheese 1-piece at a time and mix until combined then continue to beat 2 min until fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed. With the mixer on, drizzle in blackberry syrup 1 Tbsp at a time then beat another minute.
• Slice 1 cup blackberries and set aside. Make your lemon syrup by combining 3/4 cup warm water, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar and 4 Tbsp Lemon Juice.
• Place first cake layer on serving platter cut-side up **. Brush with 1/4 of the lemon syrup. Spread frosting over the top and layer with 1/3 sliced berries. Repeat with remaining layers placing the final layer cut-side-down, then frost the top and sides.
• Pipe remaining frosting onto cake. For the roses, use a closed star Wilton 2D tip. Decorate with remaining blackberries and sprinkle sugar crystals if desired.

GRANDMA'S BLACKBERRY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Toss blackberries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, allspice and remaining 1-3/4 cups flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in blackberries. , Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and top with confectioners' sugar and additional fresh blackberries.

CAKE & BERRY CAMPFIRE COBBLER

Steps:

• Prepare grill or campfire for low heat, using 16-20 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips., Line an ovenproof Dutch oven with heavy-duty aluminum foil; add pie filling. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and oil. Spread over pie filling., Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with white ash, place Dutch oven directly on top of 8-10 of them. Using long-handled tongs, place remaining briquettes on pan cover., Cook until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. To check for doneness, use the tongs to carefully lift the cover. If desired, serve with ice cream.

BLACKBERRY DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix blackberries and sugar together in a bowl. Transfer to a 9x13-inch glass baking pan and spread evenly over the bottom.
• Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the berries. Place butter slices evenly over the cake mix; most of the cake mix should be covered with butter slices. Do not mix or stir.
• Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

BLACKBERRY DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Put fruit in the bottom of a 12-inch Dutch oven. Sprinkle flour over the fruit for thickening. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit and flour. Gently pour the carbonated soda over the cake mix. Cover and bake using 4-6 briquets under the Dutch Oven and 18-22 on the lid of the DO to bake the cake. Baking should take about 35-45 minutes. You will know when it is done. The aroma of the fruit and cake are unmistakable. Let stand to cool. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.A Back Country Guide to Outdoor Cooking Spiced with Tall Tales - Snacks & Desserts

BLACKBERRY CAKE

Steps:

• Follow directions on the box, adding suggested ingredients such as eggs and salad oil. However, instead of adding water as the liquid, add half and half in the quantity specified. Stir ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Pour into a 12" Dutch oven. Drop blackberries into batter. Bake according to directions on the mix, using 5-6 briquets under the oven and 20-25 on the lid, baking for 30-40 minutes. Because half and half is used rather than water, the cake turns out very rich and much heavier. Very good!Spiced with More Tall Tales - Desserts

GRANDMA NORN'S UNBELIEVABLE BLACKBERRY CAKE

Steps:

• In large bowl mix cake mix, eggs, oil and Jello on high speed with electric mixer about 2 minutes.
• Add berries; mix until blended well.
• Pour into greased and floured 9x13-inch pan.
• Bake at 350 until fork inserted in center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.
• Allow cake to cool completely.
• In bowl make icing by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
• Frost cake, chill and serve.