Monday, June 2, 2014

Summer Cake

                          Makes 12 servings

  **Vegetable oil cooking spray**
1              large firm ripe pear, preferably Bosc, peeled and cut into 3/4 -inch dice
1             large tart green apple, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
6             ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (1 1/2 cups)
1             cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2             teaspoons cinnamon
5             tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3          cup low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk
2             large eggs
2             large egg whites
2             cups cake flour
2             teaspoons baking powder

1.   Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment or wax paper. Lightly spray the paper with cooking spray and sprinkle the sides of the pan with sugar.
2 .  In a medium bowl, combine the diced pear and apple with the cranberries. Add 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the cinnamon and toss to coat.
3 .  In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup of the sugar and the buttermilk. Beat in the eggs and egg whites until combined, then beat in the cake flour and baking powder. Stir in the fruit. Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
4 .  Bake the cake for about 1 hour, or until golden and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Set the pan on a rack and let cool for 20 minutes. Invert the cake onto a plate and peel off the paper. Invert the cake again onto a large plate or platter and let cool completely. (The cake can be kept, covered, at room temperature for 1 day.)

18 comments:

  1. I love the combination of the fruit and cranberries! Your cake looks great!

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  2. Hi Medeja , thanks so much , I got this idea from you cooking with fruit , I love your recipes so quick and easy . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Hi Nee,
    That is one lovely cake! A slice or two would be perfect with a cup of tea! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Joyce , Summer is almost here and fruit is plentiful . Thanks for sropping by :)

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  4. What a gorgeous cake. I love how easy it is to put together. :)

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    1. Hi Amy , It hass a great fruity taste and you can add the ones you like . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Dear Nee, What a delightful recipe this is! I love a good cake like this with a cup of coffee or tea. Perfect with all the flavors, pear, apple, and cranberries. All the wonderful ingredients that makes this luscious. I love the way the top looks, it is a little crispy. Thanks for sharing this lovely Summer Cake. Blessings, Dottie :)

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  6. Good morning Dottie ,
    Fruit is plentiful here now , the Farmer's Markets is in full swing (we have 7) I make one of these a day , to have with coffee or tea in the morning or during the day , kids like them with mik for a snack . Thanks for stopping by :).

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  7. Dear Nee, I can taste that cake from here! It looks so good. Blessings dear. Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine , I like it with a cup of coffee in the morning . Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  8. Hi Nee, this cake looks gorgeous ... nice colour!

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    1. Hi Sokehah Cheah , it goes well with a cup of coffee or tea . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. Wow, is this pretty or what?! Looks wonderful, and I'll bet the flavor is out of this world. Thanks so much.

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    1. Hi John , the flavor is great and it don't last long . Thanks for stopping by :).

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  10. Hi Nee, the sweet aroma of the pear, apple and cranberries already see me walking towards your kitchen door, hahaha.... A very good combination for a perfect cake, Nee. Thanks for sharing and you have a great day ahead. Warmest regards and cheers :)

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    1. Hi Ivy , fresh fruit is in season and how I wish you could walk in my kitchen door or me into your kitchen door . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  11. Hi Nee,

    I always associate cranberry with Christmas and pear with autumn and winter... Maybe it is the bright red spots in the cake that is screaming the work summer to you :D Love that vibrant colour!!!

    Zoe

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    1. Hi Zoe ,
      Fresh fruit always screams to me . I am picking up a lot mix and match from you , Ivy and Lena , I love the way you three ladies bake . Thanks for stopping by :)

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