Friday, September 2, 2011

The Blueberry Cake

A year ago I posted my memere's blueberry crumb cake recipe, and today as I baked what seemed like my 522nd blueberry cake--or at least my 473rd, I thought, "I need to share that recipe again."  And later as my husband helped himself to his third piece and declared it his favorite dessert in the world, I thought, "Truly, I need to share that recipe again."

Photos of the cake are lovely and all, but they do not do it justice.  You simply need to try the recipe for yourself.  

The only thing I will add is that I often make it with buttermilk instead of soured milk, as I did today, and I love it that way, too.  If you can get wild Maine blueberries, they are the best for this recipe because they are small and sweet and more complexly flavored, but regular high-bush berries are fine, too.

I can't think of a better end-of-summer treat than this simple, lovely cake.  I especially like it with a cup of Earl Grey tea, and I have never in my life stopped at one piece.  In fact, I've never seen anyone eat just one piece of this.  My memere was a fine baker, indeed.

Special thanks for all the wonderful recent comments, and welcome to new followers and subscribers!  I haven't been able to visit your blogs as often as I like recently because of my writing schedule, but I look forward to catching up with you soon.  In the meantime, have a beautiful weekend, my friends!


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26 comments:

  1. AndreaSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    MMMMMmmmmm....
    I just started a month of clean eating. This is on the To Do list for October 1!!!
    Thank you, as always, for a sweet inspiration.
    xo

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  2. Ciara BrehonySeptember 2, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Oh, YUM! This looks divine. Exactly the kind of cake that is hoovered up in our house! Thank you. Will definitely try it! C x

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  3. vicki archerSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Temptation, temptation...and so much delicious temptation Gigi....I wouldn't stop at one piece either! xv

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOMESeptember 2, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I'm not a big dessert lover Gigi but, this Blueberry Cake looks like heaven. My husband loves cake, not matter what form it takes so, I think that I really need to make this. I wouldn't mind a piece right now !
    Hope you are well Gigi and have a lovely weekend. XXXX

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    that looks like just the treat i need right now.

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  6. nacherluverSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Super yum!!!! Thanks for sharing. Heading to the recipe right now. Will make it for an after school snack for the kids today. Perfect!

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  7. flwrjaneSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The GF was reading this over my shoulder and said yum, we have to bookmark this.

    So I did, and any day now ( hopefully) I'll be posting my own pictures and raving about this beauty.

    Your original recipe post " legacy" was a thing of beauty to reread.

    xo Jane

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  8. TracySeptember 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    nom-nom...mmm... me loves blueberry anything, but especially cake. ;o) I want to get some dried blueberries to try in a biscotti. Thanks for the great and pretty treat today, Gigi. Happy Weekend ((LOVE & HUGS))

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  9. Angie MuresanSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    A slice of your blueberry cake is all that's missing right now. It would go so well with my morning coffee.

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  10. A Gift Wrapped LifeSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I know my husband would love this cake, so I will be a good wife and make it this weekend because it really does look delicious. What a sweetie you are to share it. Have a happy holiday weekend Gigi! XO

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  11. Ivy CladSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I'm so glad you posted it again because this is my first time seeing it! It looks wonderful, a perfect end-of-summer treat.
    Happy Weekend! -Keri

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  12. Jennifer RichardsonSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    oh for the love of blueberries!
    swooning
    and adding buttermilk
    to the list......
    thanks,
    Jen

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  13. JayneSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This looks amazing! I'm planning on doing some baking next week - excellent - now I know what I'll be trying first!

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  14. Marilyn MillerSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I made your recipe this morning for breakfast. Oh my, but it was delicious! I can't keep my hands off of it and I want what's left for tomorrow's breakfast.

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  15. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh, Marilyn, I'm so glad! It's always been a favorite of mine for breakfast, too. Thanks for letting me know!

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  16. Ivy CladSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I'm back because I just have to tell you that I made this on Saturday without the cinnamon, & my two children (ages 8 & 2) came back for 2nds, 3rds & 4ths! I made it again tonight for company with the cinnamon, and, oh my goodness, it's even better! There's barely enough left over for breakfast tomorrow. We all voted that with cinnamon is the way to go. Thank you again for the delicious recipe!

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  17. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I'm very happy to hear it! And I completely agree with you about the cinnamon. That was my little addition to the recipe, and that's how I always make it, too. I love that your children kept coming back for more! I find that it's a great fruit dessert/breakfast for kids, even the ones who don't usually like fruit desserts! :)

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  18. Relyn LawsonSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Sloane and I have been on a baking kick lately. I think we'll have to try this.

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  19. Lorraine Young PotterySeptember 6, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Food sucks you right in doesn't it! and that plate :)

    lorraine xx

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  20. In My Wild EdenSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. GailOSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    As far as I am concerned Everything goes better with a cup of Earl Grey tea:) I am going to print this recipe out !

    xoxox

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  22. Twinkle TerriorSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Incredibly lovely blog! Loved stopping by :)

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  23. In My Wild EdenSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I couldn't stop thinking about the blueberry crumb cake and I had to make it. It is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Eddel29September 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    this post is very great! thanks for posting, i love blueberries. :)

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  25. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for the lovely comments, everyone!

    In My Wild Eden, I'm so glad you liked it! :) Thanks for letting me know.

    xo g

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  26. d smith kaich jonesSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    i don't cook. usually. i see an exception coming up this weekend. the last of the blueberries.

    xoxo

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