It seems Autumn is desperate to creep in somewhat, despite the month. The untamed blackberry bush in the hidden corner of our garden is covered already, and it’s far too hot for crumble at the moment… It would be awful to waste them, and as there’s no room in the freezer currently, what better than to put them in a cake? And they go really really well in that we found! The Lemon mascarpone icing on the top works really well too, even if I do say so myself!
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 180DegC.
I used tiny loaf baking cases from a favourite English shop of mine (makes 8), but you could easily make cupcakes with this (should make around 12) or just one big cake instead;
175g softened unsalted butter;
175g caster sugar;
175g plain flour;
1tsp baking powder;
2tbsp milk;
150g blackberries;
125g mascarpone cream;
50g icing Sugar
Big squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
This has to be the quickest cake to prepare if you have a food-mixer – just chuck the butter and sugar in together and mix until creamed. Then add the flour and baking powder, followed by the milk, and mix again to get the batter to a nice consistency. Gently stir in the blackberries and spoon into your chosen case, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Leave the cakes to cool completely, and get on with the icing in the meantime. Put the mascarpone, icing sugar and lemon juice into a bowl and keep adding icing sugar and lemon juice and combine until you get the taste level that you are happiest with. Ice, top with a blackberry if your heart so desires, and sit back and admire your handiwork! It’s honestly that simple. Enjoy!
lottie says
I am so so excited to make these!
I noticed you said you could just make the cakes into one big one. Would you recommend a loaf tin or a round one? And would I need to adapt the cooking time too?
Emma says
Thanks so much Lottie, sorry for the delay in coming back to you! I guess it would depend on the size of the loaf/cake tin, but test it after 25-30 minutes either by pressing the cake gently. If it springs back, it’s done. You could also use a skewer, stick it in the cake and if it comes out clean, it’s done too! Enjoy!
bavaria says
Thank you Sarah! :)
Mari says
These look so delicious and I love the little cases too, makes a nice change
bavaria says
Thank you! I think I found them in Waitrose, but I can’t remember! :D xx
Honest Mum says
Wow such dreamy little cakes, love your food photography and styling too! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
bavaria says
Thank you for hosting! :)
Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes says
Such beautiful little cakes and lemon mascarpone sounds like the perfect topping. Blackberries are just about ripe near me now so I need to go foraging soon.
bavaria says
Thanks Jen. Autumn’s not far off is it? :)
Emily @amummytoo says
They look really pretty and I LOVE the sound of the icing *drool* Thanks for linking up to #recipeoftheweek – sorry I’m a bit late over! Have Pinned this post and scheduled in a tweet. New linky live at 6 :) x
bavaria says
Thanks so much Emily! :) x
Julie's Family Kitchen says
These little cakes look delightful. Blackberries and lemon mascarpone icing sounds utterly delicious. Yum!
bavaria says
Thank you Julie! :)
Grace says
Mmmmm that does look good. I cannot believe you have blackberries already, we have a bumper crop here this year but there are still very green. I have always maintained that once you and your youngest sister have your birthdays, that Autumn starts to creep in! x
bavaria says
I know. Strange isn’t it? Thank you Mum xx
Sally Sellwood says
They look delicious! Love the cases.
bavaria says
Thanks Sally! Found them in Waitrose! :) xx
Elinor aka Beach Hut Cook says
Look utterly gorgeous. Yes, our plum tree has decided to fruit early this year! Part happy party sad as it means autumn is near. Elinor x
bavaria says
Thanks Elinor! There’s a traditional german plum cake recipe on my blog somewhere (well my take on it!)… Always a first sign of Autumn here when that starts appearing in the shops! :) x
Shikha (whywasteannualleave) says
This sounds so delicious and simple! I’ve been thinking about baking another cake soon and think this might be the one to try!
bavaria says
Thanks Shikha. I promise you it’s easy! :)