Red-Grape Cake with Whipped Creme Fraiche
A delicious cake studded with masses of grapes is our nod to Olivagando, the annual Italian olive-oil-harvest festival, when growers celebrate their haul with a cake topped with grapes—a symbol of abundance since ancient times. Devour it as is or dress it up with a few dollops of whipped crème fraîche and a fresh bunch or two of this seasonal fruit. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts: 100+ Ways to Savor the Best of Every Season ($24.49, amazon.com).
Martha Stewart Living, September 2021