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Blackberry Cake Recipe

Wild blackberries are plentiful here, so I started making this cake to put that pretty crop to good use. Everyone loves it.—Doris Martin, Bostic, North Carolina

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Blackberry Cake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-16 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry or black cherry gelatin
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, crushed
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, oil and milk until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in the blackberries, coconut and pecans. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For icing, cream butter in a small bowl. Add sugar and milk; beat until icing achieves desired consistency. Stir in the blackberries, coconut and pecans. Spread icing between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 590 calories, 35 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Blackberry Cake in Taste of Home February/March 1995, p59

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by ksabey

Yum! this is so good, you can really taste the the pecans & blackberries even after it is baked.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by mugscie

I didn't have raspberry jello so I substituted strawberry, also used almonds instead of pecans because it's all I had. This cake is wonderful, moiste, flavorful, and simple to make.

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by cdbdga

OMG! Do not miss out on this cake! You will get rave reviews every single time you make it. By far this is my favorite cake ever, so moist and dense, the texture is nice and oh the flavor amazing. Just for cost reasons I omit the pecans but I'm sure it a wonderful addition.

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by webefoodies

I love this recipe but I did make a change to it. I actually use lemon gelatin. It tastes less artificial to me. I make this cake several times a year. It is dense and moist and as I said, I love it. Would (and have) recommended it to others. One other thing I did differently. I actually use a lemon glaze in place of the frosting.