BLACKBERRY AND RHUBARB SHORTCAKE

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No need to make shortcake from scratch. Start with a Betty Crocker pound cake mix, add the freshest fruits of the season, and you've created a classic summer dessert.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box Betty Crocker™ pound cake mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon almond extract
Grated peel and juice of 1 lime
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
Grated peel and juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
1 cup agave nectar
1 pint (2 cups) fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat Pound Cake ingredients with whisk until well combined. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cake is set in center. Cool in pans slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add rhubarb; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. Remove from heat. Stir in agave nectar, blackberries and vanilla. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Cut pound cake into 1-inch-thick slices; place on individual serving plates. Top each slice with Blackberry-Rhubarb Sauce and whipped topping. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Allan Lake
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The shortcake was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would use cheaper ingredients next time.


Mohan M
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The shortcake was a bit too bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Joshua Webber
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The shortcake was a bit too crumbly. I think I would use less flour next time.


Waqar Ali Waqar Ali
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The shortcake was a bit too dense. I think I would use more baking powder next time.


Momina Malik
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The fruit filling was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would use more sugar next time.


Rosy Booysen
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The shortcake was a bit dry. I think I would add more butter next time.


Mueed Akbar
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This shortcake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Holly Sornberger
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I've made this shortcake several times now and it's always a hit! The combination of blackberries and rhubarb is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


mimi thomas
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This shortcake was the perfect summer dessert! The fruit filling was so refreshing and the shortcake was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sagor Khan
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I'm not a baker, but this shortcake was easy to make and turned out great! My family loved it.


Tiquanna Pierre
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This shortcake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of blackberries and rhubarb. I will definitely be making this again.


Sky Austin
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Delicious! The shortcake was fluffy and the fruit filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Selim Khan
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This shortcake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor combination of the blackberries and rhubarb was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anwer Ustad
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I'm not usually a fan of rhubarb, but this shortcake was amazing! The tartness of the rhubarb was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the blackberries. The shortcake was also very light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajeeh Hassan
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This shortcake was delicious! The biscuit-like base was perfect for the fruit filling. I used a mix of blackberries and strawberries and it was a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariam mohsan
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I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of blackberries and rhubarb. The shortcake was also very light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Nerob Saha
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This was my first time making a shortcake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the shortcake was delicious. I used fresh blackberries and rhubarb from my garden and it was the perfect summer dessert.


Gregory Guldensupp
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I've always loved rhubarb, but I've never had it in a shortcake before. This recipe was a great way to try something new and it did not disappoint! The shortcake was fluffy and buttery, and the fruit filling was sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be ma


Har Pal
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This blackberry and rhubarb shortcake was an absolute delight! The tartness of the rhubarb complemented the sweetness of the blackberries perfectly, and the biscuit-like shortcake was the perfect base for the fruit. It was easy to make and tasted eve