Friday, September 25, 2009

"Easiest Cake Ever" with Strawberries & Blueberries

Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries
Its name is "Easiest Cake Ever"
And it lives up to its name. Easy peasy.

Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries
I've scheduled this post to publish as I'm heading up to BlogHerFood in San Francisco! I'm excited to meet fellow bloggers and the speakers they have lined up sound great.

I haven't been able to bake much lately as I'm finishing up the move. I hope to get all settled next week and start pounding out some stuff. I have a big thing planned for the blog in October/November...stay tuned! :)

I'll post about the conference (and food) when I get back!

Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries
This cake is so easy to make. Give your KitchenAid a break and pull out a bowl, basic ingredients and a whisk. Any soft fruit will be yummy. I'd like to try it with some fresh peaches next summer!

Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries
Mix in a large bowl:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Pour into cake pan. I used a 8" pan. Top with any soft fruit, I used strawberries & blueberries. Top with a tablespoon of raw sugar.

As a bonus, it is non-dairy too!

Easiest Cake Ever with Strawberries & Blueberries
Have a great weekend! See you next week! - mary the food librarian

Recipe:
Easiest Cake Ever adapted from Everybody Likes Sandwiches

29 comments:

  1. Barbara BakesSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I'm always on the lookout for an easy peasy cake I can serve for breakfast! If it has fruit I can serve it for breakfast right?

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  2. Mary AnnSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    This cake looks delicious and easy is another bonus! I love the strawberries and blueberries. It looks really pretty!

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  3. Snooky doodleSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    wow this surely is the easiest cake . looks very sophisticated though. delicious!

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  4. Nutmeg NannySeptember 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Wow this cake looks easy and delicious...perfect combination:)

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  5. Irina@PastryPalSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Dang, this really IS the easiest cake ever. And looks so srumptious. I wish I were going to the BlogHer conference, but sigh, I'll have to hear your recount when you return.

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  6. oneordinarydaySeptember 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    It does sound easy, but it looks so pretty that anyone would think you put a lot of time into it. Very nice.

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  7. AudrieSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    This looks divine! Next dinner party we have, I'm making this!

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  8. La Table De NanaSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful! Simple..elegant and all natural~

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  9. EsiSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Hope you're having a great trip! What a yummy, easy looking cake.

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  10. Ingrid_3BsSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Hmmm, this looks familiar....I'm pretty sure I've made this one. I like how you sliced your strawberries.

    Have a safe and funfilled trip!
    ~ingrid

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  11. SweetThingsTOSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    That's it.... it looks fab! And it is easy peasy!

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  12. PaulineSeptember 25, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Wow! Just a few ingredients that you throw all together then bake. It's so easy! And it comes out looking as amazing as a pie!

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  13. kickpleatSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    So glad you tried this cake! It's so good and you've got some beautiful photos there :) Have fun at Blogher!

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  14. KatrinaSeptember 26, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    What a great cake! It was so fun to meet you!!! And now I won't picture an old lady librarian with a bun in her hair anymore. hehe! ;)

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  15. lynnSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    i'm baking challenged and have been looking for a recipe for something to make - this is going on my list!!!!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    Your easiest cake looks splendidly delish... it looks chic and decadent.

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  17. Nancy/n.o.eSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    You can't beat easy! And so pretty - I love the say you sliced your strawberries crosswise. Great recipe!

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  18. GabySeptember 28, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    love this cake! I am making it for work this week for sure!

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  19. Engineer BakerSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Easy cakes are good for times like these :) It was wonderful meeting you in SF - sorry we didn't see much of each other after the morning part, but I'm so glad I met you!

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  20. Michele SmithSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Did I miss the oven temp and time to bake?

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  21. The Food LibrarianSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Michele and everyone else! Oops. 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Until toothpick comes out clean. :)

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  22. TeannaSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    This cake looks AMAZING!!! I'm putting this in my "Summer" cateogory of saved recipes because this is a GORGEOUS summer dessert! I guess I could try it for fall, too, with some apples? Do you think that would work? Gorgeous!

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  23. ElianaSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    This does sounds like the easiest cake ever!

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  24. OlgaOctober 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Looks gorgeous! Too bad summer is pretty much over.

    I made a similar dessert with peaches and blueberries.

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  25. BecOctober 5, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Made it this weekend with super-ripe plums from farmer's market and almond extract instead of vanilla. It turned out great! Thanks!

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  26. UnknownOctober 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    This looks like a terrific cake! Love the strawberries and blueberries on top. Isn't it nice to make a recipe from time to time that doesn't require the KitchenAid?

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  27. The Food HunterOctober 8, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I love easy...this looks delicious.

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  28. AggieOctober 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    What a beautiful cake!!!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    This cake is sooo delicious - we are making it for the 2nd time in 2 days!!! This is definitely a keeper! It's great for breakfast, dessert, snack - anytime.

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