blackberry and almond cake
September is the time to forage for blackberries, in my book, and this year is no exception. I have previously confessed I have my secret places where I go and pick them not too far from my house ( and no, I will not reveal them to you, my dear friends, nor even under torture!). This is a very good year for blackberries in the UK (I don’t know in Italy) , albeit they are weeks behind compared to last year’s when I distinctly remember them being ripe in August. Hardly surprising considering the rubbish summer we have had! Anyway, every year I think of different ways in which I can use these free gifts from nature, apart from the obvious jam. This year the first thing I have made with them has been this deliciously moist cake which I have baked twice already as it’s simply divine! I reckon you can use the mixture with other fruit such as apples, raspberries or blueberries. I thoroughly recommend it to you if you want to impress friends and family. My friend Carmelita said it’s one of the best I have ever made and she has tried a few! And if SHE says it, it must be right! 😉 Continue reading ‘Blackberry and almond cake’
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