This week’s TWD recipe was Blueberry Crumb Cake, chosen by Sihan of Befuddlement. I was really excited when I saw this week’s choice – I’ve been eyeing this cake for a while now, plus, I have a delicious-smelling “Blueberry Scone” Yankee Candle that makes me crave any kind of blueberry baked goods whenever I burn it. I try not to burn it when I know I’m having company because I don’t want someone to walk into my house thinking I’ve made them some sort of yummy blueberry treat, when I really haven’t. But this weekend worked out perfectly because I was having company and got to burn my yummy-smelling candle because I was indeed baking a blueberry treat for them! Yippee!
I had the most beautiful frozen blueberries for this cake – usually anytime I buy any kind of frozen berries, they’re all clumped together and sort of squished and not all together great-looking. But these blueberries were just perfect. Unfortunately, they didn’t have much flavor….at all. The lemon zest helped some, but not much – in fact, I couldn’t really even taste blueberries. Sad, yes, but it was still really tasty. The crumb topping is really the star of this cake – it’s buttery, slightly crunchy and sweet – I loved it! I can’t wait to try this recipe again, but with fresh blueberries or maybe some raspberries or blackberries. I give it two thumbs up!
If you want the recipe, head over to Sihan’s blog. This is a great cake and tastes best in the morning with your coffee (at least in my opinion!) – give it a try this week!
Your cake looks wonderful!!!!! NICE JOB!
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Comment by Jennifer — March 24, 2009 @ 6:19 AM
Frozen fruit can be such a bust sometimes. I bet it was still super tasty, though!
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Comment by rainbowbrown — March 24, 2009 @ 7:36 AM
Purdy pics, A! 🙂 I loved this cake, too – soooo yummy with coffee!!
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Comment by Hornedfroggy of My Baking Heart — March 24, 2009 @ 7:59 AM
Looks great. The crumb topping is where it’s at!
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Comment by Spike — March 24, 2009 @ 8:30 AM
Looks wonderful, Amy!
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Comment by Kelsey — March 24, 2009 @ 10:17 AM
Beautiful, Amy!
P.s.: When I know I’m goind to need frozen fruit for something special in which they need to look good, I open them as soon as I get home and freeze them separatly on a big cooking tray, then when they’re frozen through, I put them back in a bag. But the day I need them, I defrost them, again on the tray… and they keep their original shape!
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Comment by Vibi — March 24, 2009 @ 11:08 AM
Looks fabulous.
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Comment by chocolatechic — March 24, 2009 @ 12:26 PM
I agree that the topping really takes the cake, here. This will be great to try again with all kinds of berries….
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Comment by Amy — March 24, 2009 @ 4:53 PM
Your cake looks amazingly good! Your pictures look awesome. I’m glad your company got to enjoy this good lookin’ cake 🙂
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Comment by Ivette — March 24, 2009 @ 6:23 PM
You should try again, for sure. Your cake looks delicious anyway!
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Comment by Karen — March 24, 2009 @ 7:59 PM
Your photo is beautiful…really makes this crumb cake look great.
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Comment by Spinach TIger — March 25, 2009 @ 3:54 PM
This looks soooo lovely. I want to brew a cup and tea and get a slice!
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Comment by food librarian — March 25, 2009 @ 9:09 PM
Beautiful cake! Sorry your blueberries were disappointing. I hate when that happens.
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Comment by Tracey — March 26, 2009 @ 8:04 AM
I love how big the pieces of nuts are in your crumble – definitely should have done that. It’s beautiful, even with the subpar blueberries!
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Comment by Caitlin — March 26, 2009 @ 5:38 PM
Oh, that looks sooooo yummy. The pics say it all.
My blueberries weren’t too great either, but with fresh……
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Comment by Margaret — March 26, 2009 @ 7:28 PM