Monday, March 23, 2009

TWD: Blueberry Crumb Cake

It's no secret that I love breakfast. Okay, more specifically, I love sweet breakfasts. Let's face it... My blog could be called "Breakfast with Cristine" or, more honestly, "Cristine's excuse to have sugar at 8 AM"!

Given my love for a good sugar high in the morning, I was thrilled when Sihan of Fundamentally-Flawed chose Blueberry Crumb Cake for this week's Tuesdays with Dorie. Ah.... any excuse to HAVE to make a crumb cake!


This cake was mighty delicious! Full of yummy, fresh blueberries and topped with a fantastic crumb topping - it just doesn't get any better. I cut the recipe in half (I may love sweets but I have to control myself somewhere!) and baked it in a loaf pan. I also used pecans in the crumb topping because I was out of walnuts (how did that happen?). I loved, loved, loved it and will be making it again!

For the recipe, head over to Sihan's blog. And don't forget to check out the blogroll to see what the talented TWDers baked up!

29 comments:

  1. betty geekMarch 23, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    What a beautiful crumb cake. Pecans! Yum.

    Mine came out horribly, so I had to use a different recipe and it turned out much better! will post soon!

    Love your crumb cake!

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  2. SihanMarch 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    who doesn't love a bit of sugar for breakfast! lovely job on the cake as well! guess what? i did pecans instead of walnuts as well. Too bad they sank to the bottom. *sobz*. haha.glad you enjoyed yours though!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Your cake looks great! I really enjoyed this too.

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  4. DanielleMarch 24, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Your cake looks yum-o I sure wish I had blueberries when I made mine :(

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  5. LeslieMarch 24, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Mmm...look at all that blueberry goodness! I love your photo! This was a delicious way to start the day, and I'm not a huge sugar fan early in the day (we ate this one for dessert).

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  6. Jules SomeoneMarch 24, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Mmmmm. Looks yummy! See, now that you only made half means you just have to make it again! ;-)

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  7. FlourchildMarch 24, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I really loved this one. Im glad you liked it too. Your cake looks so good! Nice job!

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  8. chocolatechicMarch 24, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I am so with you.

    Crumb cake...coffee cake...pancake...waffles...pancakes...donuts....sigh......I could eat breakfast for every meal.

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  9. CathyMarch 24, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful! What a great treat for breakfast. Love how you made this in a loaf pan -- having that option will allow me to make this more frequently!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Any excuse to eat sugar in the morning is a good one - and this cake definitely fit the ticket!

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  11. BanjoMarch 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Breakfast is one of my favorites too! Hence the blog name ;) Well done!

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  12. teresaMarch 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    You crack me up, I'm always looking for an excuse to eat sugar in the morning! This looks wonderful!

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  13. JenniferMarch 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    I wholeheartedly agree that a sugar buzz is a great way to start any day!

    Your cake looks awesome!

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  14. Emily RoseMarch 24, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I loved this cake too! I'm also a sucker for sweet breakfasts!

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  15. DewiMarch 24, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Hello kristine, just want to let you know how delicious your cake look like.
    Cheers,
    elra

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  16. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I am glad to know the pecans worked! I always have them on hand, never walnuts. Nicely done.

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  17. teresaMarch 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    PS I have an award for you on my blog!

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  18. Nancy/n.o.eMarch 24, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I'm glad that this recipe "fed" your preference for sweet breakfasts and that you have a new favorite! Making it in a loaf pan was a good call - your cake looks delightful.
    Nancy

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  19. PamelaMarch 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    The cake looks terrific! I love the look of the pecans studding the top! Nice job.

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  20. J.L. DangerMarch 24, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    You are so cute!

    I must admit- I am compiling a file- no joke!- of breakfast recipes to make for my kids as soon as the school year is over!

    I am excited.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Your cake looks fantastic. I'm glad you liked, no, loved it!

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  22. BAKE-ENMarch 24, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I love sugar for breakfast too :) It sounds like you liked this cake as much as I did (I wish I had the foresight to make ONLY a half batch) :)

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  23. SpryteMarch 25, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    that looks so yummy!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I used pecans too -- they were excellent!

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  25. TeaLadyMarch 25, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Also pecans here. And I liked that much better. Your cake looks just right.

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  26. Ingrid_3BsMarch 26, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Good for you that you're able to practice some self control. I NEED to find some! :-(

    Looks like everyone really enjoyed this one.
    ~ingrid

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  27. Carol Peterman/TableFareMarch 27, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    The pecans add a nice visual contrast to the topping. Your crumb cake looks delicious!

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  28. NathanMarch 29, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Your food looks delicious as always my love, but it is your personality that you put into your blog that keeps me coming back. Reading it always makes me smile.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Your cake looks great. I subbed mangoes for the blueberries in mine. so yummy!

    Sometimes I am totally in the mood for a sugary breakfast.

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