Tuesday, March 24, 2009

TWD - Blueberry Crumb Cake


This week's Tuesday with Dorie is hosted by Sihan of Befuddlement. She has chosen the Blueberry Crumb Cake.

What can I say - I am in love:


It's fruity, nutty, buttery and delicious - I loved it from the get go. It was easy to make, and the only thing that I would do next time is to line the bottom of the tin, because all of that fruit makes unmoulding a risky business.
I dedicate my Blueberry Crumb Cake to all the people who are victims of the Black Saturday Bushfires in Victoria. The blueberries that I used were frozen from the early summer, and I felt a pang when I realised that they had come from Kinglake, one of the towns that was razed by the bushfires:


To check out how everyone else went with this cake, check out the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll.

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24 comments:

  1. The Blonde DuckMarch 24, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Sweet Wounded Wuffles. If only I had a private jet and glass of milk...

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  2. Jules SomeoneMarch 24, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    We loved this cake as well. Glad yours turned out!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Yes! This cake was fantastic. A delicious tribute to the victims of the bushfires.

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  4. TammyMarch 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I loved this cake too. My blueberries sunk to the bottom though - yours look perfectly dispersed!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Lots of blueberry deliciousness! I agree, this was a great pick -

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  6. TeaLadyMarch 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    That looks fabulous. I am still deciding whether to make this. CAn I make it Low Carb??? Yours looks delicious.

    So many people affected by the horrible fires, either there or here in the US. Our hopes that they can get past it all and have a good life.

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  7. LilianaMarch 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Your cake looks delicious! We all loved this cake - I just made it this morning and haven't posted yet but half the cake is gone!

    I am so sorry to hear about the fires.

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  8. Engineer BakerMarch 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Yours turned out beautifully! I love all the little pockets of blueberries - yum!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    This looks delicious-any cake with fruit is so gorgeous and moist and I love a crumb texture!

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  10. SihanMarch 24, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    delightful job.. and great dedication to those who have perished in the fire.

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  11. Mermaid SewsMarch 24, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I ADORED this cake and am currently trying to hold back from having another piece. Works great with margarine and soy milk for a diary free option.

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  12. HindyMarch 24, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I love that you got a picture of the cake bottom! I could only get mine out of the pan piece by piece.

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  13. LeslieMarch 24, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Wasn't this one yummy? I think lining the pan is an excellent idea. I want to make this one again when blueberries are in season...I bet it's even better with fresh.

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  14. CathyMarch 25, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    So glad you loved this; it looks delicious! It is definitely a wonderful cake. So tragic about the fires.

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  15. BanjoMarch 25, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    Yes LOVE is the perfect word.... Beautiful!

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  16. JenniferMarch 25, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    This was such a yummy cake! Nice job!

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  17. chocolatechicMarch 25, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful cake.

    I love crumb topping.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    What a nice (and delicious) tribute! It looks wonderful, down to the last berry! It's definitely a keeper recipe, no? Nicely done!

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  19. Nancy/n.o.eMarch 25, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I cut mine right out of the pan, but I think I might do it a springform next time. That way it could unmold and not lose any of the yummy topping.

    Sweet dedication to the fire victims; it's sobering to have a reminder of such as challenging time.
    Nancy

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  20. PamelaMarch 25, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I really enjoyed this one, which was why it needed to be shared. Nice job.

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  21. CakelawMarch 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    LOL Duckie - wish I could send you some.

    Hi Jules, it was a goodie.

    Thanks Pinkstripes.

    Hi Tammy, just dumb luck I think - a few days later, I baked a pear and chocolate cake and all the bits sank.

    Hi Megan, it was!

    Hi Tealady, so glad that you decided to make it!

    Hi Liliana, I am not surpised - this cake was terrific.

    Thanks Caitlin - it was a good one.

    Hi Lorraine, the buttery crumb topping really makes this cake.

    Thanks for choosing this cake Sihan - it is a keeper for me.

    Hi Lorelei, I know what you mean - that is why I take mine in to share with colleagues.

    Hi Clivia, it was a little scary unmoulding it - but it survived intact.

    It was yummy Leslie. I would love to try it warm with icecream - mmm....

    Thanks Cathy - it is indeed a wonderful cake recipe.

    Beautiful is just right Banjo.

    Thanks Jennifer - I enjoyed this one.

    Tanya, I gotta try your super duper crumb topping - it looks good!

    It's definitely a keeper Mike - thanks!

    Hi Nancy, that may have been a wise move in retrospect - I was worried about the cake splitting around the fruit.

    Hi Pamela, I am with you - temptation needs to be shared.

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  22. nataliaMarch 26, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    You really made it wonderful ! And I love the chocolate pear one !!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Your cake looks wonderful! My co-workers loved this cake...I made mine with mangoes.

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  24. CakelawMarch 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks Natalia :)

    Hi Mango Missives, the mango version sounds wonderful!

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