Cantaloupe Cake

What do you do when you have leftover blueberries and cantaloupe?  My answer would be, make a fruit salad.  That sounded like a wonderful idea so I did a search for cantaloupe recipes.  Why, I did not search for a cantaloupe fruit salad is beyond me.  Cantaloupe recipes brought all kinds of interesting combinations for a variety of different presentations.

The minute, I saw cantaloupe cake, I knew what I was doing.  I am sure, this leaves you, scratching your head.  Is it just me, or have you heard or eaten a cantaloupe baked good?  If not, it is time to try something new.

Cantaloupe Cake  (adapted from CD  Kitchen)

Serves/Makes: 10    |   

Ingredients:

1/2 cup oil
1 1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup fresh cantaloupe, cut into large chunks
1 cup blueberries
Method:

In food processor, blend cantaloupe until partially smooth with small chunks.


Combine oil, sugar, cantaloupe and eggs, beat until smooth. Add flour, cinnamon and baking soda, mix until smooth. Fold in blueberries.

Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Lower heat to 325 F and bake 10 more minutes. Cool completely.





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Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    What a great way to use up cantaloupe, though there's usually not any leftover in my place!

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  2. Lisa~~August 21, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Cantaloupe cake is a new one to me but it sure looks delicious.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  3. Patricia @ ButterYumAugust 21, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Okay, this one is totally new to me. I made cantaloupe sorbet last summer and we didn't like it at all, despite being cantaloupe fans. So you like the cake?

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  4. Mary BergfeldAugust 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    This is really unusual. I've done no baking with catalope. This sounds really interesting. I hope youhavea great day. Blessings...Mary

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  5. kitchen flavoursAugust 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I have never heard of Cantaloupe Cake before. Really interesting and the flavour must be really soemthing! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Gloria BakerAugust 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    amazing cake!! gloria

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  7. ReeniAugust 22, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Oh my goodness Chaya, I have never seen cantaloupe used this way before! So unique! I love it.

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  8. AngelaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Have never heard of cantaloupe cake! I will have to try this, as I love the fruit.

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  9. Needful ThingsAugust 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    cantaloupe in a cake! I would have never thought! sounds so intriguing. Have to give this one a try!

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  10. laurieAugust 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I have never heard of such a thing...it looks wonderful.

    I'm a new follower!

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  11. TeriAugust 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Like everyone else, this is new to me also, but what a wonderful looking recipe. I can't wait to make this. I linked to you from Tuesdays Tasty Tidbits. Thanks!

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  12. Kim McCallieAugust 24, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    My husband would love this. He's a huge cantaloupe fan! I've never thought of baking with it. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  13. PERMANENT POSIESAugust 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    This looks very delicious! Great idea, don't you think?

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  14. Cantaloupe or Can IMay 6, 2021 at 4:29 PM

    Also never heard of using cantaloupe for baking. I happened to have one in hand and some fresh blueberries. When it comes to cake I’m all in! With basic ingredients the batter came together quickly and easily. The cake just came out of the oven and I’ll tell you it looks wonderful and the aroma is incredible. Once it cools I will update with the taste test. Fingers crossed that it’s as good as it smells

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  15. Cantaloupe or Can IMay 6, 2021 at 4:48 PM

    Cantaloupe or Can I
    This cake is delicious! So moist not too sweet and definitely hit the spot!
    Who knew! Ain’t the internet something?

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