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Easy Blueberry Cake

This fresh blueberry cake is a perfect use for summer berries.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated or cane sugar plus 2 teaspoons for topping
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until pale and fluffy. 
  • Add the egg, milk, and vanilla to the bowl and mix till combined. 
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl till combined. Then add half the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir till flour is incorporated. Add the remaining dry mixture and stir to combine. 
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and spread till you have an even layer. 
  • Sprinkle the blueberries on top in a single layer. Sprinkle optional additional 2 teaspoons of sugar on top. 
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350, then reduce the heat and bake for 55 to 65 minutes at 325 degrees F. 
  • Test the cake with a wooden skewer or cake tester to see if the center is fully baked. 
  • Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing and cutting. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g