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Blueberry Buckle

This is a recipe I started making as a teenager for my family. It originally came from a cookbook of my Mom's. I have slightly adapted the recipe over time.  The name buckle comes from the process of the cake batter rising but the berries and topping weighing it down or causing it to "buckle".

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Peach Cake with Blueberry Sauce

Peaches and blueberries are a classic combination, whether in a pie or cake. Having been a professional baker, I'm fond of scratch cake, and almost all my cake recipes include buttermilk. This Peach Cake is one of my favourites, presented on a beautiful antique glass cake plate, alongside the blueberry sauce.

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