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Blueberry Cake

Delightful Blueberry Cake Bursting with Flavorful Layers

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This Blueberry Cake is a delightful dessert featuring layers of juicy blueberries and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider a gluten-free blend for a different spin.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Omit if not using acidic components.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Feel free to swap with vegan butter if desired.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be a delightful alternative.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a less refined option.
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs work for a vegan choice.
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Mix milk with vinegar as a substitute.
  • 2 cups Blueberries (Fresh or Frozen) Fresh is best, but frozen works.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Blueberry Jam Homemade jam makes it extra special.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the jam’s flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Skip if using pectin.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese can lighten it up.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1/2 cup Blueberry Puree Additional jam can substitute.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Perfect for decorating.
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves Adds a fresh aesthetic.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • saucepan
  • blender
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing with butter and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding buttermilk and dry flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in blueberries gently and divide batter among the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the blueberry jam, cook blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened, stirring continuously.
  10. Blend blueberries for puree and cook until slightly thickened.
  11. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, add powdered sugar and blueberry puree until fluffy.
  12. Assemble cakes with layers of blueberry jam and frosting, then frost the entire cake.
  13. Chill and decorate with fresh blueberries and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients reach room temperature before starting to help achieve a fluffier cake.

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