Lemon-Kissed Blueberry Bliss Cake 🍋🫐
Best Blueberry Cake Recipe 🍰
Description: This delightful blueberry cake recipe has been a cherished favorite for over two decades, passed down through generations. Perfect for utilizing the bounty of fresh blueberries, it’s a delightful treat that embodies the flavors of spring and summer.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍨
Keywords: Berries, Fruit, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy 🍇🍓🥧
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Egg |
| 5 | Tablespoons Shortening |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Brown Sugar |
| 1 3/4 cups | All-Purpose Flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking Powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 3/4 cup | Milk |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon Peel, grated |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh Blueberries |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 271.9
- Fat Content: 8.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 26.4mg
- Sodium Content: 168.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 24.6g
- Protein Content: 4g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
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Beat the egg well in a mixing bowl. Stir in vigorously the shortening creamed with sugars until well combined.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture alternately with the milk into the egg and sugar mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
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Mix in the grated lemon peel and extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fold in the fresh blueberries very gently to avoid crushing them, ensuring they’re evenly distributed in the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating that the cake is fully baked.
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Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve this delicious blueberry cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat!
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this classic blueberry cake, perfect for any occasion or simply as a sweet indulgence to enjoy with friends and family. 🥳🎉
