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Published: Jul 20, 2016 · Updated: Jul 21, 2022 · May contain affiliate links

Berry Cake with Jam and Chocolate

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This raspberry jam summer cake, studded with dark chocolate, is an easy berry cake to make and perfect for a light breakfast or a summer dessert.

summer berry cake with raspberries and chocolate/white plate/red check napkin this …

It seems July is more than half over and here I am feeling like it's not even begun.

No sooner had I made it through the 4th, than my mother arrived shortly there after.

It was kind of her to take pity on me and pay me a visit. Let's face it. It has been awfully quiet around here.

Even the dogs were getting excited at the sound of the TV being turned on.

My mom and I kept busy doing some real gourmet eating.

I managed to eat at two restaurants I've never been to before.

Wings N' Things is certainly not my idea of eating, but Mom preferred that over a burger, well, that is until she saw a Steak and Shake sign and we had to go there too.

Seems it reminds her of the good old days. You can see she looks like a kid in a candy store as she happily ordered her favorites.

I was planning on grilling shrimp, but steak burgers and a chocolate shake stole her heart!

So then 2 days after my mother left, Manservant returned for a 2 week "visit".

He's been gallivanting around Vienna, Holland, Dusseldorf and London for about  7 ½ weeks.

Yes, he is going back and I am hoping to accompany him for some of it.

Let's hope he gets this figured out fast because our China trip is less than two months away!

wedges of summer cake with berries in pie dish

 

In the meantime I've managed to get two car batteries replaced, 4 yards of dirt spread, killed two wasp nests, destroyed Japanese beetles and managed to maintain the yard and the house and I guess, myself.

Being away from someone is never easy and one quickly realizes what that person contributes even when it seems like they aren't.

However then one gets used to said person being gone, and life is turned upside down when they return.

I imagine that's what keeps us on our toes.

 

During these 7 ½ weeks I've still been cooking and photographing, but somehow I've found myself busier than when he is home.

Perhaps it is the extra jobs being thrown at me. Perhaps it is because I've occupied myself in different ways.

Whatever the reason is, if you figure it out, please let me know.

Summer Cake Slice in pie plate with raspberrie

In the meantime though, while you are pondering this deep thought, please feel free to munch on a slice of berry cake; preferably this luscious, dark chocolate studded, berry-loaded summer cake.

It is a perfect summer cake. Easy to prepare, not overly sweet, can be made with any berry or jam, and is great topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

I baked this jam cake with raspberries, but I am now feeling the mood to give it a try with blueberries.

Dark chocolate and blueberries sounds pretty good to me.

And after all life may be getting kind of blue around here next week, when he departs again.

Well, that is unless he takes me with him...

Summer Berrry Cake Slice with chocolate chips/white plate

 

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Summer Berrry Cake Slice with chocolate chips/white plate

Berry and Dark Chocolate Studded Summer Cake

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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This simple summer cake, loaded with fresh berries, jam and chocolate is perfect for breakfast and nice and light for dessert. Don't forget the whipped cream!


Ingredients

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  • 6 T soft unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 1 ½ c flour
  • 1 ½ t baking powder
  • ½ t salt
  • 1 c plus 2 T sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ c skim milk
  • ¼ c heavy cream
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 2 oz dark chocolate mega chips or a chopped bar (I chopped a Trader Joe's dark chocolate bar)
  • ½ c berry jam (your choice)
  • 12 oz fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 9" deep dish pie plate or a 10" spring form or cake pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing cup. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 c sugar until pale and fluffy with a mixer, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg, milk and cream, and vanilla until just combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients gradually, beating until smooth. Stir in chocolate. Spread into prepared pan. Spread jam on top and swirl lightly into batter. Arrange your choice of berries on top of batter, as closely as possible in a single layer. Sprinkle remaining 2 T of sugar on top.
  4. Bake cake for 10 minutes and then reduce oven temperature to 325. Bake cake until golden brown and a tester comes out free of wet batter. I baked my cake for 65 minutes but yours may only take 50-60. Let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and chocolate shavings. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen and Martha Stewart.

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  1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    July 26, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Your cake looks great. I do love dark chocolate covered blueberries and think I would like that combo as well.

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  2. Sippity Sup says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    I think it's a sweet observation about realizing what another person contributes even when it seems they aren't! We could all do well by memorizing that sentiment. Speaking a sweet. Pass me a slice. GREG

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  3. Tricia Buice says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Wow you are a busy lady! This cake looks pretty fantastic so I know your husband will regret missing it. Best you are so excited for your trip. I didn't get to go anywhere this year - but fingers crossed that will change! Have a lovely day Abbe!

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  4. Karen Harris says

    July 20, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I love me some Steak and Shake too. For me it is the caramel turtle shake all the way. The burger is good too, but it mostly makes the shake respectable. This cake looks so delicious! I'm excited for you and your trips. Can't wait to hear all about them.

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  5. Cheri Savory Spoon says

    July 20, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    wow! sounds like you have been busy. So nice you had some time with your mom. I just went blueberry picking yesterday, picked 13 pounds. Made jam, now to make this cake, looks delicious Abbe.

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  6. Kitchen Riffs says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    Glad you're keeping busy! But make sure to schedule some naps -- you don't want to wear yourself out. 🙂 Great looking cake. I'd love a piece or two of this while pondering the mysteries of the universe. Thanks!

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  7. Angie Schneider says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Sounds like your husband have a good time in Europe :-))
    That's a very delicious looking summer cake, Abbe. Can't go wrong with the combo of berry and chocolate.

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  8. Liz Berg says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    This cake is the best way to celebrate summer berries. It looks fabulous!! What a summer you're having--hope your travel plans firm up. I can't wait to hear about your China trip!

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  9. chefmimiblog.com says

    July 20, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Great post. Lovely cake!

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  10. La Table De Nana says

    July 20, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    Well I would say that looks like a winne:)

    Your mom ..you lucky girl:)

    I have no clue about a husband being away..Jacues retired 20 yrs ago....and before that..he only traveled when we were fist married and never more than 5 days..Kudos to you!

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