Blueberry Cake is a delicious and moist dessert that's perfect for showcasing fresh or frozen blueberries. It’s great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Here’s a simple and scrumptious recipe for blueberry cake:
Ingredients:
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For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
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For the Streusel Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
3. Prepare the Streusel Topping (Optional):
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
5. Prepare the Glaze (Optional):
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Cool and Glaze:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, if desired.
7. Serve:
- Slice and serve the blueberry cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Optional Variations:
- Lemon Blueberry Cake: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter for a fresh lemon flavor. You can also add a little lemon juice to the glaze.
- Blueberry Almond Cake: Incorporate ¼ cup of almond flour into the batter and sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking.
This blueberry cake is versatile and easy to make, with a delightful burst of blueberry flavor in every bite. Enjoy!
