I found this recipe in the most popular Swiss cooking magazine. Betty Bossi. It’s the kind of magazine (and books) my grandmother had already used and which has established itself as THE cooking and baking magazine in Switzerland. Founded in 1956, the idea is based on the American Betty Crocker, a free product magazine. And the funny thing is, when I lived in England some Swiss people I knew even imported it. It is that popular.
So the reason for baking this cake is, that two girls I had worked with are now leaving for another post. I volunteered to bake something for their aperitif (that’s what we do here when someones is leaving, drinking and snacking) but they had already plenty in stock. So I just brought this to work yesterday – as a “last goodbye cake”. As sad as it is to see those two cheerful girls leaving, as happy I am to participate in yet another Fiesta Friday. It’s already number 25. Can you believe it? Time really flies and I’d like to thank Angie for being such a wonderful host. Every week I look forward to the tasty dishes my fellow bloggers showcase. It’s a feast! If you don’t know what I am talking about, you ought to pop over to the Novice Gardener’s blog and have a look yourself. You won’t regret it. I promise!
Ingredients: 1. Combine butter, sugar and salt. Place in the preheated oven at 180° for about an hour.Red Berry Cake
200g soft butter
200g sugar
1/4 tsp salt
4 eggs
2 tbsp lemon juice
200g flour
100g grounded almonds
1 tsp baking powder
270g redcurrants
105g raspberries
2. Mix one egg after another into the mixture.
3. Add the lemon juice.
4. Add flour, almonds and baking powder and mix well.
5. Add the berries and mix carefully.
6. Add the batter into the baking tin.
I must say, they cake was fantastic. It’s moist and refreshing and it makes the most of all the fantastic summer goodness that is available right now. When it is sweltering hot outside, the last thing I want to eat is a filling, dense cake or even worse, something hot! I just can’t bear it. To be honest, I believe I was mixed up as a baby. I am definitely a child of the north (Winter is coming)! Autumn and Spring? Yes, please!
Martina= this red berry cake looks amazing! I’m snatching up a piece before everyone else gets to the party….a BIG piece! 😉
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Thanks Lori! It was gone within hours, when I first brought it to work. So it’s a good idea to snatch a piece right now 🙂 Happy Fiesta Friday!
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That was probably encouraging to see everyone loving it! 🙂 Happy FF to you too!
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It was. But to be honest, I am still surprised when people like my bakes 😉
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I know what you mean. 🙂
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I am taking a piece now, too, Martina and keep some for later. 😀 Thanks for bringing this berry yummy treat. 🙂
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Thank you Jhuls! My pleausure 🙂
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Wow, that looks beautiful, Martina! I know it must have tasted incredible with all the fresh berries. I love it! ❤
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Thanks so much Angie! It really was delicious.
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This look so pretty and sounds so good. I love the fresh berries! I will have a slice please 🙂
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Thanks Arl! I will keep one aside for you 😉
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Lovely Martina!
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Thanks Sue!
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Martina, this cake of yours looks so delicious! ❤
Loved your little story 🙂
Happy Fiesta Friday!
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And happy Fiesta Friday to you! Love your applecake too!
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Thank you 😀
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How beautiful!
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Hi Martina. Well, this is a beautiful cake for this time of the year! It’s so fresh and colourful and the tang of those berries is just enticing. I have to admit that I am imagining it with a lovely scoop of fresh vanilla ice-cream! Hmmm, maybe one of the guests will bring some tonight. I know we have many avid ice-cream makers in the group! Thanks so much for bringing this and enjoy the soiree! 😀
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What a wonderful idea! I must tr it with ice-cream too.
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this is adorable and looks so moist tooo…. just perfect for breakfast…happy Fiesta friday….
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That would definitely a good start of the day! 🙂
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The berry cake looks delicious and I can imagine it tastes delicious too. Thank you for sharing, Martina, and happy fiesta! 🙂
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Thank you Ahila! Very kind of you! 🙂
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Martina,this looks soo tempting!!Love the colour of the berries in the cake!!
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Berries make everything better! 🙂
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🙂 very true!!!
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Oh wow love your cake:) Martina, looks yum
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Thank you Vidya! So lovely of you!
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Marina, your Red Berry Cake looks delicious 🙂
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Thanks so much
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I made a cake last autumn with a glut of hedgerow blackberries. I bet this recipe would work really well with blackberries too.
How many eggs did you use? Just wondering if I could ‘veganise’ this 😉
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Haha… I don’t believe it! I forget to mention the eggs. 🙂 I used 4 eggs, the recipe is now updated. Thanks for pointing it out!
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Love it- love your baking pan too- great shape 🙂
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Thank you! I is actually my favourite pan!
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Hi Martina 🙂 Your cake definitely looks fantastic.
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Thank you!
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Woow that cake is simply amazing Martina! Looks very moist! 🙂
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Thank you Sadia! 🙂
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Thumbs up to Betty Bossi and Betty Crocker! Your cake looks delicious 🙂
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I can only agree! Thanks for the compliment! 🙂
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Thats one lovely looking cake Martina 🙂
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Thank you Naina!
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This cake looks delicious!!!
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Looks amazing, all those pockets of juicy berries -yum!
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