Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2/3 cup water; 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup seedless raisin; 1 cup apricot preserves; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup water
2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup apricot preserves
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
confectioners' sugar

1
Combine 2 T. sugar and water, pour over the blueberries and allow to stand 30 minutes.
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, blueberry mixture, flour, raisins and preserves.
4
Beat at medium speed until well blended.
5
Desolve baking soda in buttermilk; add to batter and mix well, but do not overbeat.
6
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans.
7
Bake at 350 for 25 to 35 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.
8
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
9
Sprinkle with powdered sugar between layers and on top of cake.

1542

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sugar, 2/3 cup water, 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Old Fashioned Blueberry Cake

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