Indulge in the delightful flavors of fresh blueberries with this delicious blueberry cake recipe. With a moist and fluffy texture, this cake is bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is a must-try for blueberry lovers!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve the fresh blueberry cake, and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and are known for their many health benefits.
Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America.
The state of Maine is known as the Blueberry Capital of the World, producing 99% of all wild blueberries in the United States.