When it comes to baking a delectable and memorable fresh blueberry cake, the possibilities are endless. This versatile dessert can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a delightful ending to a special meal. With so many variations to choose from, finding the perfect recipe to suit your taste and skill level can be a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets of creating the ultimate fresh blueberry cake. We will provide you with expert tips, ingredient recommendations, and step-by-step instructions to ensure your cake turns out moist, flavorful, and bursting with plump, juicy blueberries. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, join us as we bake our way to blueberry cake perfection!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE
Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington assembles this convenient cake the night before she needs it. "Just pop it in the oven the next morning. Within minutes, you're enjoying its light texture and fruity taste," she reports.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat egg. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk. Stir in butter. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts :
FRESH BLUEBERRY-LEMON CAKE
Fresh, juicy blueberries and lemon in this moist cake makes it hard to stop from coming back for more.
Provided by Catherine Fabre
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and lightly flour the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place blueberries in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon flour and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on high speed until thickened and light in color, at least 5 minutes. Mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt on low speed until just combined. Add 2 cups flour and baking powder and mix until combined. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well.
- Pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spread 1/2 the blueberry mixture over batter. Pour in remaining cake batter and spread remaining blueberries on top, pushing them halfway into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove outer ring from springform pan and let cool completely. Dust top of cooked cake with confectioners' sugar using a small sifter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 185.7 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
FRESH BLUEBERRY CAKE
This is a DELICIOUS blueberry cake made with fresh blueberries! It is great with confectioners sugar or whipped cream on top!
Provided by Cheligurl
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Blueberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat shortening in a separate bowl until creamy; stir into flour mixture, alternating with milk. Beat flour-shortening mixture until mixed, about 2 minutes. Add egg and beat until mixed, about 1 minute.
- Combine lemon zest with blueberries in a bowl; fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 28 g
FRESH PLUM AND BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE - THE VEGAN VERSION
Make and share this Fresh Plum and Blueberry Upside Down Cake - the Vegan Version recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ex-Pat Mama
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F or 180°C
- In a small skillet, melt half of the butter, 90 grams. Pour into a lined 9 inch cake pan.
- Add the brown sugar and stir it evenly across the surface of the pan.
- Arrange the plum slices around the edge of the pan in a couple of overlapping layers. Place the blueberries in the center.
- Measure out the soy milk. Add in the lemon juice which will curdle it! Whisk in the vegan egg replacer powder and the water until completely combined.
- Get out the Thermomix! Combine the remaining butter, 90 grams - the sugar and the lemon zest. Blitz until combined. 5-10 seconds/speed 5.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Pour the soy milk/egg replacer mixture over all. Mix 20 seconds/speed 4. Scrape down sides. Mix 10 second/speed 3.
- Pour batter over plums and blueberries.
- Bake at 350°F or 180°C until a cake tester comes out clean - about 50 minutes.
- Let rest in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto the serving dish. Beautiful!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 168.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2
FRESH BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE
Make and share this Fresh Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 10 inch coffee cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine blueberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp flour in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside.
- Cream butter, gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine the remaining 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in almond extract.
- Spoon half of the batter into a heavily greased 10 inch tube pan. Spoon half of the reserved blueberry mixture over the batter. Repeat the procedure with the remaining batter and blueberry mixture. Swirl through the batter with a knife. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.
- Glaze:.
- Combine the sifted powdered sugar, 1 tbsp warm water, and 1 tsp almond extract in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm coffee cake.
FRESH BLUEBERRY / SOUR CREAM UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
One moist and blueberry delicious cake! Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F, In a 10 inch oven proof skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, until sugar is well incorporated with butter and beginning to dissolve....if not completely dissolved its fine.
- 2. Stir in orange juice and evenly distribute the blueberries. Set aside.
- 3. In a bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, sour cream, butter, extracts.
- 4. Pour milk mixture into the dry mixture and stir just until all is moistened.
- 5. Spoon or pour batter evenly over blueberries in pan and spread evenly.
- 6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cake begins to turn golden and is cooked through.
- 7. Leave cool for at least 10 minutes before turning over onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Tips:
- Use Fresh Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are the best choice for this cake, as they have a sweeter flavor and more vibrant color.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Properly Grease and Flour the Pan: This will help the cake to release easily from the pan.
- Don't Overbake: Overbaking can dry out the cake. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting or serving, let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.
Conclusion:
This classic blueberry cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy texture and sweet, tangy blueberries, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to produce a delicious and beautiful cake that you will be proud to serve. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this blueberry cake a try!
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