Mamie'S Blackberry Cake With Caramel Icing Recipe

Name: Mamie'S Blackberry Cake With Caramel Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 2 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco(R)); 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups blackberries, drained; Icing:; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco(R))
2 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups blackberries, drained
Icing:
3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Beat white sugar and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy; add eggs and mix well. Mix cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture.
3
Whisk buttermilk and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until thoroughly mixed. Slowly stir flour into butter-buttermilk mixture until batter is smooth; fold in blackberries. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a serving plate.
5
Combine brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a saucepan; cook and stir mixture over medium heat until a small amount of brown sugar mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Beat by hand until icing is thick. Spread icing quickly over top and sides of cake.

1976

kcal

Calories

Fat

348

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 2 cups white sugar, 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco(R)), 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Mamie'S Blackberry Cake With Caramel Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Mamie'S Blackberry Cake With Caramel Icing

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Variations & substitutions

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