BLACKBERRY-TOPPED SPONGE CAKES

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The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food, pound cake or ladyfingers. And any fruit that has liquor with the same flavor can be used. -Karen Robinson, Woodbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 individual round sponge cakes
4 cups fresh blackberries
1/4 cup blackberry brandy
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place sponge cakes on serving plates. Top each with 3 blackberries. Place remaining blackberries in a food processor; process until pureed. Strain and discard seeds and pulp., Transfer puree to a small saucepan. Stir in brandy and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Pour over berries. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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