Best 6 Blackberry Cornmeal Cake Recipes

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Blackberry Cornmeal Cake: A Southern Delight

Indulge in the delectable Blackberry Cornmeal Cake, a Southern classic that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of blackberries with the rustic charm of cornmeal. This moist and tender cake features a golden crust, a fluffy cornmeal crumb, and a generous filling of juicy blackberries. Experience the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite. Whether you prefer a simple dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Variations to tantalize your taste buds:

- Blackberry Cornmeal Pound Cake: Elevate the classic recipe with a denser, richer texture. This pound cake version boasts a moist, buttery crumb and an irresistible glaze made from fresh blackberries.

- Gluten-Free Blackberry Cornmeal Cake: Enjoy the same delicious flavors without the gluten. This variation uses almond flour and oat flour to create a tender and flavorful cake that's perfect for those with gluten sensitivities.

- Blackberry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake: Experience a delightful twist on the traditional cake. This upside-down version features a caramelized layer of blackberries topped with a moist cornmeal cake batter. The result is a stunning dessert with a burst of flavors and textures.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BLACKBERRY CORNBREAD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whole-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup maple sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
One 6-ounce container blackberries, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream
Maple syrup and whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch ovenproof skillet with the butter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla bean paste and eggs. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, maple sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the buttermilk mixture until smooth.
  • Line the blackberries in the buttered skillet, then pour the batter over the top. Pour the cream into the center of the batter. Bake until the top crust is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm with blackberries, maple syrup and whipped cream.

BLACKBERRY CORN COBBLER



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This cobbler substitutes fresh, juicy kernels and corn milk for traditional heavy cream, taking advantage of the sweetness of seasonal corn and adding texture to a buttery crust. Grating two large ears of corn should produce enough liquid for the topping, but, if not, you can grate a third ear, or add cream or milk. The rich, crumbly crust also gets some of its moisture from the filling, which is extra syrupy from the mashed blackberries. Serve the cobbler warm with a splash of heavy cream, a dollop of coconut yogurt, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Finishing it all off with a drizzle of dark rum, while not necessary, is especially sweet.

Provided by Jerrelle Guy

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons/60 grams very cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into cubes, plus more for greasing the pan
2 pounds/905 grams fresh, ripe blackberries (about 6 1/2 cups), lightly mashed with a potato masher
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large ears sweet yellow corn
1/3 cup/50 grams finely ground yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 teaspoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease the inside of a 9-by-9-inch square casserole dish with butter.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the mashed blackberries with ⅔ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup flour, the lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon salt. Taste and add additional sugar, if necessary. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish in an even layer and set aside.
  • Using a box grater, grate the corn over a bowl to collect its meat and milk; discard the corn cobs or reserve for another use. Transfer corn mixture to a liquid measuring cup. (The grated corn mixture should measure a healthy ¾ cup; if not, supplement with extra corn, heavy cream or milk.) Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1¼ cups flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar with the cornmeal, baking powder and ¾ teaspoon salt. Add the cubed butter, separating the cubes and tossing them individually to coat. Pressing the bits of butter between your thumb and the side of your index finger, break up the butter into the flour until evenly dispersed and butter pieces are roughly the size of peas.
  • Slowly pour the grated corn over the flour mixture, and, working gently with your hands, begin tossing everything together until the ingredients form a cohesive dough. Crumble the batter over the surface of the berries, and using a pastry brush, brush the top generously with the heavy cream. Sprinkle the batter evenly with the turbinado sugar.
  • Place the baking dish on a sheet pan to catch any potential overflow, transfer to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the blackberries are bubbling and thick, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

GRANDMA'S BLACKBERRY CAKE



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I remember going berry picking with Mom and Grandma. Even at 70 years old, Grandma could pick 3 gallons of berries before I had my pail half full. Grandma made up this blackberry cake recipe with her mom, and it's been passed down for five generations now. -Diana Martin, Moundsville, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fresh blackberries
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup buttermilk
Optional: Whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toss blackberries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, allspice and remaining 1-3/4 cups flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in blackberries. , Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and top with confectioners' sugar and additional fresh blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLACKBERRY CORNMEAL CAKE



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Loved this quick to fix cake. Light and buttery, full of fresh berries, and with a delightful crunch from added sugar on top. Bakes in a cast iron skillet. Can use blueberries as well. From marthastewart.com. I used about 2 cups blackberries.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, divided
2 (5 5/8 ounce) containers fresh blackberries or 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and 7 T melted butter; pour over flour mixture, stirring just to combine.
  • In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the oven until melted and skillet is hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; swirl to coat bottom of pan. Pour batter into skillet; scatter blackberries on top, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Bake until top is evenly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 520.4, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 37.2, Protein 5.4

BLACKBERRY CORNMEAL CAKE



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Make and share this Blackberry Cornmeal Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups blackberries
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla to flour mixture.
  • Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, beat for 1 minute, until blended.
  • Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
  • Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Scatter blackberries evenly over batter.
  • Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert cake onto rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 373.8, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 29.7, Protein 4.6

CORNMEAL CAKE WITH SWEET ROSEMARY SYRUP AND BLACKBERRIES



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Blackberry     Rosemary     Cornmeal     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

For cake
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup milk
Sweet Rosemary Syrup
Accompaniments
lightly sweetened whipped cream
2 half-pints blackberries

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour an 8- by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add remaining cake ingredients and beat on low speed until combined. Beat batter on high speed until pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out with a few crumbs adhering.
  • Make Rosemary Syrup while cake is baking.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Invert cake onto hand and return, right side up, to rack. While cake is still warm, gradually brush 1/3 cup syrup over it, allowing syrup to soak in before adding more. Chill remaining syrup in a small pitcher, covered. Syrup-soaked cake may be made 1 day ahead and kept wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature.
  • Serve cake, cut into wedges, with whipped cream, blackberries, and remaining rosemary syrup.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect balance of flavors, use fresh, ripe blackberries for a burst of natural sweetness and tang.
  • Ensure your cornmeal is finely ground to create a smooth and delicate cake texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense and tough cake.
  • Use a 9-inch cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and a crispy, golden crust.
  • Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to maintain its airiness, resulting in a light and fluffy cake.
  • For a moist and tender cake, allow it to cool completely before frosting.
  • Top with fresh blackberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors and textures with this delectable Blackberry Cornmeal Cake. Its rustic charm and Southern roots make it a perfect dessert for any occasion. The sweet-tart blackberries, nestled within a tender cornmeal cake and topped with a silky smooth glaze, create a symphony of taste that will captivate your senses. Elevate your dessert repertoire with this exceptional cake, sure to become a cherished favorite among family and friends. Embrace the simplicity and authenticity of this recipe for an unforgettable culinary experience.

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