@Pete Fred I made a 2/3 version of the Midsummer cake, interior had sour cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, all were halved. Fruit on top was diced apricots, plums and small whole strawberries. I had no wet, mushy areas around the fruit I attribute that to the small size of the cut fruit. Unfortunately my slice shot is a little fuzzy, but I am very pleased with the texture of the cake. I added vanilla, almond extracts and lemon zest.
ETA There’s some roasted plum gelato hiding behind the slice with some juice from the roasted plums.