So this Sunday I decided to make muffins with my little helper, the process was fun but the muffins were a fail, hubby threw his in the bin :-(, but me being me went straight back into the kitchen to make myself feel better and made a simple blueberry cake to get the horrid hard muffin taste out of our mouths! Pleased to say the cake was a big success soft, moist and was eaten in no time. I want to encourage those like me who struggle with baking not to give up, say after me I will be a good baker :-)
Ingredients:
- 4 oz self raising flour
- 4 oz butter
- 2 eggs
- 4 oz sugar
- 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries
- one teaspoon of vanilla essence
- powdered sugar for dusting
Method:
- cream the butter and the sugar
- add the eggs, flour and vanilla
- then stir in the blueberries
- add to a cake tin and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until a knife comes out clean
- enjoy warm with a cup of tea!!
What advice do the awesome bakers have for me?
Rebecca, the cake looks good, you are good at both cooking and baking!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really nice cake. I'm working at getting better at baking. I really enjoy it. I'd like to try this I love blueberry cake.
ReplyDeleteI love anything with blueberry. It looks moist and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks delicious! I LOVE anything with berries!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Great photo, too!
Have a great day!
Betty
Rebecca, a simple and nice sponge cake.Cheers!
ReplyDeleteperfect lighting here...I can see the cake clearly and it's making me crave for cake!
ReplyDeleteIt really looks moist.
ReplyDeleteA great success ♥
That sounds easy and fluffy. Your cakes tell me you are a good baker. We all have our days.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mely
well approaching baking by weight and not by volume is sure to help and it seems you are doing that...my baking problem is the recipes - I hate to follow them...LOL
ReplyDeleteI am not an awesome baker but it sounds from the way you describe the "hard taste" that maybe you accidentally used to much baking soda and/or baking powder? More is definitely not better! I agree with the poster who says to weigh, rather than measure, your dry ingredients. It is much more accurate. But even the pros have baking fails!
ReplyDeleteDon't give it Rebecca. Practise makes perfect. Glad to hear the blueberry cake turned out well :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca, if you can turn something bad into something great and flavorful (and eye-appealling) than you are truly a great cook! Kudos for your success story!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I'm with you..."I will be a good baker" "I will be a good baker..." Glad the cake worked out! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSorry the muffins didn't turn out! The cake looks wonderful, though. I struggle more with the savory aspect of cooking, so I envy your ability to pull off fantastic dishes!
ReplyDeleteToo bad the muffins didn't turn out. I'm not a baker either. Your cake looks so moist.
ReplyDeleteSam
Oh this looks so good! I am new to your blog. So glad that I found it!Have been having fun reading over your posts and look so forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Something I'll have to try soon!
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Que bueno tiene que estar esto, madre mía.
ReplyDeleteSaludos
wow...awesome cake Rebacca..hope u having a nice time..
ReplyDeleteTasty appetite
Awesome cake, nice recipe. love anything with blueberries.
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks great. I'm glad you didn't give up!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a success. That and a cup of tea. yum.
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect cake that I love. I do have blueberries in my freezer. Thank you for this great sounding recipe.
ReplyDeleteI think you're a fabulous baker and a wonderful cook. We all have set backs and failures in the kitchen here and there. In fact, last night I burnt the breading on my breaded pork chops. They were so burnt they were black! No worries.
ReplyDeleteYour vanilla and blueberry sponge cake looks perfect served with tea.
oh yum! perfect for a midday snack!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear the muffins were not a success but I love your 'can do' attitude and determination to make something delicious. This does look delicious!
ReplyDeleteNever a good thing to watch the hubby throw the food in the bin, but so glad to hear you made something delicious in return. I love a good blueberry cake with a cup of tea or coffee. Looks heavenly, my friend.
ReplyDeleteRule #1: Frosting can fix anything. Rule #2: don't attempt low-fat baking! It's usually disappointing! The lemon-blueberry cake looks like and lovely- perfect for tea!
ReplyDeleteJess oh thanks not really but I will take it
ReplyDeleteAnn thanks
Victor thanks so much
Betty oh my pleasure :-)
Sonia thanks so much
peachkins thanks trying
Ana aw thanks
Mely great advice your right
doggybloggy thanks for the great advice
Trix, thanks I will keep that in mind
Biren thanks me too
bella aw thanks sweet of u
design wine and dine love the mantra
Emily oh your be great
Sam thanks but boy can u cook :-)
Alicia welcome thanks for stopping by
what happens after five thanks so much and thanks for visiting
Jose thanks
jay thanks
swathi me too
Beth :-0
Michael tea and cake heaven
Rita enjoy
Kim good to know we all have our moments hugs
teresa thanks
Susan aw thanks
Bridgett thanks for being u
food hound oh cool tips
This looks great! I'm basically a fan of anything blueberry...yum!
ReplyDeleteThough the muffin wasn't a success, you certainly came back triumphantly with this lovely sponge cake! Baking is not my forte but I enjoy trying, even if it doesn't always turn out. 8-)
ReplyDeleteLovely cake, sounds just wonderful with vanilla flavor & blueberries!
ReplyDeletethat's a gorgeous cake! ooh.. i wish i had a slice for breakfast this morning.
ReplyDeletethe cup and saucer looks gorgeous so is the cake yum :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous cup and saucer set!! The blueberry cake looks yummy too!
ReplyDeleteAs for baking tips, with things like muffins try to mix very lightly, almost folding the dry ingredients in, and only 10 strokes or so.
nutmeg nanny thanks and it makes it healthier he he
ReplyDeletetangled noodle oh your right the process is fun esp with a little one
5 star foodie thanks so much
tspegar heres u a slice
ananda :-)
honeybeecooksjackfruit thanks for the tip :-)
Its so refreshing that to find other food addicts who can't stop cooking. baking. eating. Have a blessed weekend dearie, knowing that I agree with your verdict on the cake - it looks delish
ReplyDeleteI just cannot believe how busy you are with all this great food and crafty stuff! Love the twitter mug- and the memory you share in the other video is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI hope to get my mojo blog back soon...