Indulge in the sweet flavors of blueberries with this moist and flavorful blueberry bottom cake. This recipe features a buttery cake layer on top of a bed of juicy blueberries, creating a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. Perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Spread the blueberries evenly on the bottom of the cake pan and sprinkle with ¼ cup of sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the blueberries in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious blueberry bottom cake!
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making them a nutritious addition to this dessert.
The blueberries create a juicy layer at the bottom of the cake, adding a burst of flavor with every bite.
This recipe can be easily adapted with other fruits like raspberries or blackberries for a different twist.