Blackberry and Apple Cake | Saveur

Blackberry and Apple Cake | Saveur

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Loaded with ripe fruit, this moist cake is a cross between two classic English desserts: sponge cake and summer pudding.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup softened unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. fresh blackberries (about 6 cups)
  • 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 3 granny smith apples, cored, peeled, and quartered
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup apple brandy, such as calvados
  • 2 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups cake flour
  • 2 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. fine salt
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup milk
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. superfine sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • Crème fraîche, for garnish (optional)

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