Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you need to get started on this delightful journey:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, but adds a lovely zing!)
If you’re out of something, don’t worry! You can substitute brown sugar with more granulated sugar, or use almond milk if you prefer a dairy-free option. This recipe is as flexible as your needs.
Instructions
Let’s get baking! Here are the steps to make this delicious blueberry cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step reminds me of those magical moments in the kitchen with my mom, where patience was key.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, if using.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen, do not thaw them to prevent the batter from getting too purple.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The anticipation of waiting for the cake to bake is like watching a good story unfold!
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Blueberry Cake Recipe Easy, recipe, cooking, food
