Best Blueberry Cake Recipe

This beloved recipe, treasured for over 20 years, is perfect for showcasing the juicy sweetness of fresh blueberries. A simple yet elegant cake, it's incredibly moist and bursting with berry flavor. Use up your summer bounty or enjoy this classic treat anytime!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 271.9 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Best Blueberry Cake

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How to Make Best Blueberry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon.
  7. Gently fold in 3 cups fresh blueberries.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

12g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best Blueberry Cake?

Best Blueberry Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best Blueberry Cake?

Best Blueberry Cake has approximately 271.9 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best Blueberry Cake?

The key ingredients for Best Blueberry Cake are Egg, Shortening, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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