VERY BLUEBERRY CAKE

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We grow our own blueberries, pick all summer and freeze them to use later. This extra-special recipe comes from my mother.-Roberta Strohmaier, Lebanon, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING:
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread two-thirds of the batter in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. For filling, combine flour, cornstarch and tapioca in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of blueberries; mash with a fork and stir well. Add lemon zest and remaining berries; toss to coat. Pour evenly over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.

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faheem qasim
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again and again.


Prokash Sardar
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients.


Jeena Shrestha
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Saphira Hern√°ndez
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This cake was a disappointment. It didn't taste like blueberries at all.


Md rahibul Islam
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I'm not sure what went wrong. I followed the recipe carefully, but my cake turned out dense and gummy.


Osula Vihanga
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This is the worst blueberry cake I've ever had. It was dry, bland, and the blueberries were mushy.


Shapna Chowdhury
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


Red samurai Of the blood sea
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing.


Justine Nakitende
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


GAMERS ZONE GFF
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I'm not usually a fan of blueberry cake, but this one changed my mind. It was delicious!


Dulah Dahost
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This is my new favorite blueberry cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Hira Ramzan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


saba jatti648
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This blueberry cake was a hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the blueberries were perfectly sweet and juicy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


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