CAKE-TOPPED BLUEBERRY DESSERT

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Bountiful blueberries are the basis for this refreshing meal-ender from Ellen Carleton of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. "A yummy cake layer with delicate orange flavor crowns sweet berries-it's perfect for summer menus," she says. "And it can be made in a jiffy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, brown sugar and butter; cook for 5 minutes or until saucy. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating just until combined., Drop batter by spoonfuls over blueberry mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Baller Gee
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Lanie Gaming
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This is the best blueberry dessert I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the blueberry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


RAHAD LTD
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The cake was so light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Puspa Dhami
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This dessert was really easy to make and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Brandon Higgins
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This dessert was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would make this again, but I would use less sugar in the blueberry topping.


Sajid ali sajid Gulzar Ali Mangi
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I'm not a huge fan of blueberry desserts, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Muzamil Hanif
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Clephas Muza
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This is the best blueberry dessert I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the blueberry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


bts V
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The cake was so light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnny Angel
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This dessert was really easy to make and it turned out great! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Olayinka Sakariyau
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This dessert was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would make this again, but I would use less sugar in the blueberry topping.


Uwa Golden (Captain wise b)
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the blueberry topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Leanne Easthope
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


mike woods
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I'm not a huge fan of blueberry desserts, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad Ali khan
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This is the best blueberry dessert I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the blueberry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe.


Carolyn Williams
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The cake was so light and fluffy, and the blueberry topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Zahid
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This blueberry dessert was a huge hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberries were perfectly sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again.