Description
A delightful blueberry cake with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Optionally, dust with a tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: blueberry cake, Christmas dessert, holiday baking