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    Irish Blackberry Cakes

    Published: February 25, 2018. Last Updated: May 23, 2021 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Irish Blackberry Cakes are square cakes and are stacked high with the top two being broken in half for a look inside.

    Irish Blackberry Cakes are on the menu. It's all done in a mixer and each blackberry cake is loaded with flavor. Not too sweet so they're great for snacks or dessert.

    Irish Blackberry Cakes are square cakes and are stacked high with the top two being broken in half for a look inside.

    I sure am having fun revisiting the Irish in me. The upcoming St. Patrick's Day is making me slow down and focus on the holiday and how I would like to celebrate. Think I'll put Irish desserts at the top of the list.

    I've been researching the horticulture of the land and the cuisine of the pubs ... and of course, remembering stories from my grandmother. These three little paragraphs below could expand into a whole book.

    She was quite a strong and brave person when she came to America in 1904. At 15 years old her new life began in Chicago (with an aunt) and she landed a job at Marshall Fields. By the way, she made it in the newspaper as the girl with the most beautiful eyes.

    Auntie Belle was the matron of the area Harvey House so that is how grandma became a Harvey Girl. This job got her to California and a husband.

    She started her own boarding house (without the husband) and made a living for herself and three children. All of this by 1930. What a woman!

    So it is with great pride that I celebrate my Irish heritage. Oh, yeah! We musn't forget the food. Irish Blackberry Cakes are on the menu.

     

    Are you Looking For More Irish Desserts and Treats?

    • Irish Cream Chocolate Cookies
    • Slow Cooker Irish Oatmeal
    • Copycat Baileys Irish Cream Whiskey
    • Brown Bread Irish Scones
    • Slow Cooker Chocolate Irish Cream Coffee

     

    These cakes are very much like a coffee cake and could even be called brownies. One way or the other they are easy and take advantage of a lot of delicious ingredients.

    The sprinkling of sugar is raw organic sugar that I ground in a food processor. You could sure use organic powdered sugar too. It just makes these rustic Irish desserts look a little fancier.

    Can you tell that the cake has a mild purplish tinge to it? The jam really added a special pizazz to the batter. It's a big recipe. Enough for a 9" x  13" baking pan. They freeze really well too!

    Wouldn't that be nice to be able to take out a couple of cakes for a fast breakfast? Now that's something to look forward to.

     

    Helpful Tools for Making Irish Blackberry Cakes:

    • Kitchen Aid 5 Qt. Mixer - It's just so pretty. Mine's silver but I sure like the red.
    • Stainless Steel 3 Cup Sifter - The good old fashioned kind.
    • 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set - BPA free to boot.

     

     

     

    Irish Blackberry Cakes are strewn over a wooden cutting board. Lookng down at the 3" square with sprinkled sugar over the tops.
     

     

    Irish Blackberry Cakes have a mild purplish tinge of blackberry jam on the inside. Stacked 4 high these square cakes are sitting on a bamboo coaster.

    Irish Blackberry Cakes

    Ginny McMeans
    Irish Blackberry Cakes are on the menu. It’s all done in a mixer and each blackberry cake is loaded with flavor
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine Cake, Irish
    Servings 12 Cakes
    Calories 360 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup coconut sugar
    • ½ cup dairy free butter - softened
    • 8 ounces dairy free cream cheese - softened, I used plain Trader Joe's
    • 1 banana - mashed
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 cups cornmeal - less 2 tablespoons
    • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup blackberry jam
    • 2 tablespoons almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup walnuts - chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly butter a 9" x 13" baking pan.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and cream cheese on medium speed until creamed together.
    • Add the mashed banana and mix well.
    • Mix the flour, cornmeal, flax seed meal, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together. Set aside.
    • Mix the jam, almond milk and vanilla together. Set aside.
    • Add half of the flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture. Mix well on low speed.
    • Add half of the jam mixture next and mix well.
    • Add the rest of the dry mixture and mix well.
    • Add the remaining jam mixture and mix well.
    • Mix in the nuts.
    • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Spread out evenly.
    • Bake at 350° for 55 minutes.
    • Cool 10 minutes.
    • Turn out on a wire rack to cook completely.
    • Cut into 12 squares.
    • Sprinkle organic powdered sugar or over the tops with a sifter.
    • Store in airtight container.

    Notes

    IF FREEZING:
    After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article Preparing Food for the Freezer.
    They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. The microwave will also zap them in 20 seconds.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1CakeCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 209mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 7gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    Irish Blackberry Cakes have a mild purplish tinge of blackberry jam on the inside. Stacked 4 high these square cakes are sitting on a bamboo coaster.
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    1. Angela

      February 25, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, these cakes sound incredible!! So unique in flavor I am very intrigued! Saving to make these soon!

    2. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

      February 25, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      These will be perfect for after school snacks for the kids!
      LOVE that they can be frozen too!

    3. Leslie

      February 25, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful homage to your grandmother and heritage! This recipe sounds delicious.

    4. Sara

      February 25, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      These look great. I love that your recipe has s many good things in it but doesn't seem to complicated!

    5. Jennifer savorwithjennifer.com

      February 25, 2018 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      My hubby LOVES blackberry! These look delish. Can’t wait to try!

    6. Natalie

      February 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      These cakes look delicious! I love the texture that seems just perfect with my coffee right now 🙂 Wouldn't mind a square or two!

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