Blackberry Cake

What’s your favorite recipe?

IKEA has the best cinnamon rolls. The last time I went I asked the sales clerk if I could get a dozen without the glaze. You would have thought I smacked her in the face. “You can buy the frozen ones.” She stammered. I sighed, “fresh is best. I’ll scrape what I can off.”

We have a large Mennonite population where I live. And oh my they can cook. We went to the flea market and they made a jam cake. Jam cakes take be back. You could even buy a single slice. I picked it up and it like to broke my hand. That sucker was heavy. YES! Dense as a brick. Just right. But no! Icing. They had desecrated this magnificent piece of deliciousness with icing. I think I’m in the minority when it comes to putting icing on pastries, cakes, and pies. I like it sometimes. But for the most part, leave it off please.

My grandma’s BlackBerry Cake and a jam cake are similar. It all depends on what ingredients she could afford.

Most everyone will put caramel icing on their cake. Just put the icing in a tub and all eat it by itself. 😉