Very Blueberry Cake Recipe

Name: Very Blueberry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 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 blueberries, divided (you may also use frozen blueberries); 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; Glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 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 blueberries, divided (you may also use frozen blueberries)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar.
2
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
3
Add extracts.
4
Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Spread two-thirds of the batter in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
6
For filling, combine flour, cornstarch and tapioca in a large bowl.
7
Add 1/2 cup of blueberries; mash with a fork and stir well.
8
Add lemon peel and remaining berries; toss to coat.
9
Pour evenly over batter in pan.
10
Drop remaining batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over filling.
11
Bake at 350u00b0F for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
12
Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Very 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.

Very Blueberry Cake

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