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Blueberry Cake

17/11/2023

The blueberry cake is a delicious dessert that celebrates the flavor of these berries. Here is the recipe for a blueberry cake with an Italian twist, using simple ingredients and a homestyle preparation method.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of fresh blueberries (you can also use frozen ones)
  • 200 g of type 00 flour
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 100 g of butter at room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 lemon (grated zest)
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Icing sugar (optional, for decorating)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and butter and flour a cake pan about 24 cm in diameter, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the granulated sugar until you have a creamy and homogenous mixture.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the grated lemon zest to add a citrus fragrance.
  5. In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then sift and gradually incorporate into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid lumps.
  6. Thoroughly wash the blueberries and dry them. If you’re using frozen ones, make sure to thaw and dry them well before use.
  7. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, reserving some to decorate the top of the cake.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  9. Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining blueberries.
  10. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  11. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before taking it out of the pan.
  12. Dust the cake with icing sugar before serving for a decorative and elegant touch.

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