Fresh Blackberry Cake

Submitted by Dreamgoddess

"This is another Southern Living recipe that I haven't made in years. This makes a delicous cake by itself, but of course you could add a glaze if you would like."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves in a large bowl.
3. Add the eggs, butter, buttermilk and blackberries and beat 1 minute with a mixer on medium speed.
4. Stir in the baking soda, pecans and raisins (if using).
5. Pour the batter in a greased and floured bundt pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until the cake tests for doneness.