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Blueberry Cake

17/11/2023

The blueberry cake is a delicious dessert that celebrates the flavor of these fruits. Here is the recipe for a blueberry cake with an Italian touch, using simple ingredients and a homemade preparation style.

Ingredients

  • 250 g fresh blueberries (you can also use frozen ones)
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g butter at room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 lemon (grated zest)
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (to taste, for decorating)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and butter and flour a 24 cm diameter cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to mix to incorporate them well after each addition.
  4. Add the grated lemon zest to give a citrusy aroma.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then sift them and gradually incorporate into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid lumps.
  6. Wash the blueberries thoroughly and pat them dry. If using frozen ones, make sure to thaw and dry them well before use.
  7. Fold the blueberries into the batter with gentle movements to avoid breaking them, reserving some for decorating the top of the cake.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula.
  9. Decorate the surface of the cake with the reserved blueberries.
  10. Bake and cook for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  11. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before removing it from the pan.
  12. Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative and elegant touch.

The blueberry cake is particularly good enjoyed fresh, perhaps accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sip of limoncello that enhances the citrus flavor. Here’s a fun fact: in Italy, the flavor of blueberries is celebrated not only in desserts but also in jams and even in some savory preparations, such as condiments for meats and cheeses.