Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need to bring this delicious cake to life. Remember, substitutions are your friend, so feel free to use what you have on hand:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
Let’s dive into making this delightful cake. Remember, it’s not about perfection—it’s about the journey and the joy of baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
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