Blueberry Cake

Before diving into this delightful blueberry cake recipe, let’s talk about what you can pair it with for an unforgettable culinary experience. If you're like me, you love a good slice of cake accompanied by a refreshing drink.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blueberry Cake

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Equipment

baking pan

Ingredients

2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed and patted dry
½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest a sprinkle of brightness
1 cup whole milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 ½ cups plain all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or more for topping
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds a warm, familiar flavor
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup neutral vegetable oil like canola or sunflower oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour for coating the blueberries

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Greasing and preparing your baking pan ensures that the cake won’t stick later.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk these together until well combined. This will help to evenly distribute the bedrock flavors throughout your cake.

Step 3: Prepare Your Blueberries

In another bowl, toss the rinsed blueberries with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour. This helps prevent them from sinking during baking. Nobody likes a blueberry-less bite, right?

Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a different bowl, mix the eggs, melted butter, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and milk. Whisk these ingredients until completely blended. This creates the base of your cake and ensures even sweetness.

Step 5: Merge the Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently; overmixing can make your cake tough. Add the blueberries and fold them in carefully—this is where you let those beauties shine!

Step 6: Pour into Your Baking Pan

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle a bit of sugar over the top to create a slight crunch when baked.

Step 7: Bake and Cool

Bake in your preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t Skip the Zest: Fresh lemon zest brings forward the blueberries’ flavor. Just a hint makes all the difference.
Using Frozen Blueberries?: If you don’t have fresh ones, frozen blueberries work just fine! Just remember not to thaw them before use.
Be Mindful of Overmixing: After adding your wet ingredients, mix gently. Overmixing creates a denser cake.
Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to add additional spices like nutmeg or even orange zest for a unique twist!
Toppings are Your Friend: Serve it with whipped cream or yogurt for a delightful summer treat.

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