Ingredients
3 cups blueberries
2/3 cup sugar, divided
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash of salt
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch glass baking dish with shortening.
- In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/3 cup of sugar, then place them in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- For the cake batter: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the vanilla and lemon zest, and beat on low until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Be sure to beat only until incorporated with each addition.
- Spread the cake batter evenly over the blueberries in the baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, lemon juice, and remaining 1/3 cup sugar to a boil. Pour this mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, until the cake is firm to the touch, golden brown, and bubbly around the edges.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence, if desired.
Notes
- Berry Mix: Swap the blueberries with other berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries, or use a mixed berry medley for a different flavor twist.
- Gluten-Free: Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make this cake suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Lemon Lovers: For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest or add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the cake batter.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
