Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pint blackberries
- 12 oz. blueberries
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Florida buttermilk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Florida honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
About this recipe
This unique Valentine's dessert from Florida Dairy Farmers pairs tart berries with a hint of lemon, sweet honey and creamy buttermilk.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease round cake/pie pan with softened butter or baking spray. Place berries in a bowl and lightly crush berries in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix until the juices are moderately combined and set aside. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, masa harina, baking powder, brown sugar, kosher salt, and remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in a bowl.
Whisk the eggs and Florida buttermilk together in another medium bowl. Blend into the dry ingredients until just barely combined, and add the melted butter and oil, whisking until no dry spots remain. Gently add half the berries and fold them into the batter mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan and top with remaining crushed blackberry and blueberry mix. Bake until the edges of the cake develop a crisp golden brown color along the edges. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool for a couple of minutes and drizzle with honey + grate fresh lemon zest all over the top of the cake.