Cocoa-Blueberry Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of buttermilk
• 2 cups of fresh blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until light and fluffy.
6. Mix in the vanilla extract.
7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter-sugar mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
8. Stir in the blueberries.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cocoa is a type of powdered chocolate made from ground, roasted cocoa beans.
• Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits.
• Buttermilk is a type of cultured milk made from churning butter and milk together.