End of summer Banana Loaf

Yep, it tastes as good as it looks! You will want to get baking and make a loaf or two for yourself and your family. Most of us have the odd freckled banana laying around somewhere? We buy lots of bananas, so the ones that aren't eaten right away start to get freckles and no one in this house will eat a banana that has brown spots. Just.because. However, they do get mashed up in frequent batches of banana loaf bread or muffins.



I didn't add any nuts to the batter of this particular loaf. Rather, I sprinkled almond meal on top of the loaf. Perfecto!



Nice and crumbly...........sorry, someone sliced off a piece before I could get a proper photo. It really was that good.

*Okay, so I misplaced my recipe that was scribbled onto a scrap of paper....when I find it, (I WILL), it will get posted*

Summer lovin

Today, I'm lovin' my sunflowers more than ever! Every weekend I have picked up a fresh bouquet of sunflowers from the farmer's market! I especially love the ones with the dark centers......they remind me of velvet and the velvety green leaves are so gorgeous, in contrast with the bright yellow petals. Flower love.





Pretty face



Had several rounds of these pudding cups, throughout the summer. A layer of tapioca pudding, layer of cooked fruit (we like peaches) or whatever is in season..... and then a layer of homemade granola, and then fresh whipped cream. Oh yeah, and if your kids insist, a cherry on top makes it perfection.

Pink and Red and a spot of yellow

A little pink thrown into the mix...........it's okay in small doses, I say.



Here.......lets thrown in some red and a little bit of yellow!



These photos were from earlier in the summer. I took a little blogging hiatus......but now I'm back and excited to post some memories from our wonderful summer!

Blackberry Crumble Cake and other end of summer delights

Can it really be September?! Sorry for the long blogging pause. We have had an awesome summer!



This cake is as good as it looks! We enjoyed ours with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.






What did you bake this summer?

If you want to try this recipe ...... quick, go pick some blackberries before they're all gone for the season! I think that blueberries would work wonderfully, as well.

Here is my recipe:

Blackberry Crumble Cake

Crumb Topping
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Brown Rice flour
2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter

Cake
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup Sorghum Flour
3/4 cup Tapioca Flour
1/4 cup White Rice Flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound fresh blackberries (approximately 3 1/2 cups)

Heat oven to 350 F.

Make crumb topping: Mix pecans, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly; set aside.

Making the cake: Butter an 8-inch sized pan. (I used my favorite round cake pan) Mix all ingredients (minus the blackberries) with an electric mixer. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the blackberries, then the crumb topping. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake, comes out clean. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before removing. Set on cooling rack, and serve once it has completely cooled.

Enjoy!