Tuesday, August 30, 2011

TWD - Cornmeal and Fruit Loaf




 I adore cakes that are not overly sweet and contain fruit.  This week's Tuesday with Dorie recipe, chosen by Caitlin of Engineer Baker, was Cornmeal and Fruit Loaf, and ticked all of my boxes.

This cake was light, with a bit of crunch from the cornmeal, and sweetness from fresh and dried pear.



I really enjoyed this cake and would definitely make it again.  Thanks to our host, Caitlin, for choosing this recipe.  Caitlin will have the recipe on her site, or you can find it in Dorie's book.  If you want some other views on this cake, visit the LYL section of the TWD website. 


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30 comments:

  1. FlourchildAugust 30, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Yum it looks good! Im getting ready to bake this today!! I can't wait to try it!! Im glad you enjoyed this recipe, it looks very yummy!!

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  2. Gloria BakerAugust 30, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I love this loaf Cake laws, look delicious!! gloria

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  3. Gloria BakerAugust 30, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I love this loaf Cake laws, look delicious!! gloria

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  4. KayteAugust 30, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Debating whether or not I want to make this one, the combination sounds a bit odd to me, so thought I would pop over and see what you thought. If you like it this much, I think I should give it a go. Thanks! It looks very pretty.

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  5. Lauren HairstonAugust 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I also adore cakes that aren't overly sweet and contain fruit! I don't think I've ever seen dried pears in a store before--I'll have to keep an eye out for them. You're always introducing me to things I've never tried!

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  6. Sunshine - www.cancersurvivor26.blogger.comAugust 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Mmmmmm...looks delish!

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  7. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I also really like cakes that aren't too sweet. This looks great! :D

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  8. JenniferAugust 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Your loaf looks absolutely gorgeous! Mine are cooling on the racks right now.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    It looks delicious! I like not-so-sweet cakes with fruit, but the cornmeal scared me away from trying this one.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    The pear in this cake sounds delicious!

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  11. JudyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I thought about using pears. Next time I will. Love the flavors and texture of this cake.

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  12. FinlaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Love love these. Wish i had a slice with my coffee right now.

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  13. aforkfulofspaghettiAugust 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I think pears are underused and underrated, don't you? Great to see a good recipe for 'em. I'm also guilty of not using cornmeal very often, so this is a welcome reminder on that front, too!

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  14. ChayaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    It looks so good on your pretty plate. Makes me wish, I had more.

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  15. NicoleAugust 31, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Your loaf is so beautiful and golden brown. Mine got a little dark but it's very tasty.

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  16. Jessica of My Baking HeartAugust 31, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Pears sound lovely in this - beautiful loaf, Gaye!

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  17. Jules SomeoneAugust 31, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    This was a good one. I'd make it again with pears for sure.

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  18. TiaAugust 31, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    the plate is so cheerful - i love polkadots. I put strawberries in mine!
    Buttercreambarbie

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  19. IvyAugust 31, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I love fruit cakes and this really makes me salivate and so many months away from sweets :)

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  20. spike.August 31, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    sounds and looks just perfect!

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  21. JeannetteAugust 31, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    great idea to use pear. not a lot of people like the texture but i think baked pear is just lovely!! GLAD YOU LIKED IT!

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  22. Nutmeg NannyAugust 31, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    This looks awesome! I'm super picky about my cornbread but I know I would love this!

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  23. chopinandmysaucepanAugust 31, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    This will suit me fine for someone without a sweet tooth.

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  24. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥August 31, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Whatever i have baked with Cornmeal so far has been deliciously exciting and this loaf sure proves it again!
    I like that too , jus sweet enough with some nice fruit thrown in.

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  25. The Blonde DuckSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love cornmeal!

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  26. Becky @ Project DomesticationSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Yours looks good and I want that plate. :) I want to try the pear version of this.

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  27. AmandaSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I just love baking - and eating - and using cornmeal means I can pretend that whatever I make is just that little bit healthier!

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  28. The Caked CrusaderSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Looks lovely - did you eat it plain or butter it (I'd probably butter it...but that's just me!)

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  29. CakelawSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Crusader, I had it plain - and it was good.

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  30. ElaineSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This loaf looks so good and sounds really interesting with the texture and taste of the cornmeal and mixture of dried and fresh pear. I really want to try this recipe.

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