CAKE-TOPPED BLUEBERRY DESSERT

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Bountiful blueberries are the basis for this refreshing meal-ender from Ellen Carleton of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. "A yummy cake layer with delicate orange flavor crowns sweet berries-it's perfect for summer menus," she says. "And it can be made in a jiffy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, brown sugar and butter; cook for 5 minutes or until saucy. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating just until combined., Drop batter by spoonfuls over blueberry mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nawab Nasir Nawab Nasir deena
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Thomas Mccracken
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out so good! The cake was moist and the blueberries were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Khizar Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! The cake was fluffy and the blueberries were juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


M Fayyaz Malik (Sono)
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This blueberry dessert was delicious! The cake was moist and the blueberries were perfectly tart. I would definitely make this again.


Emaan Vlogs
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and the blueberries were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatemaakther Zia
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and the blueberries were perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Phillis Njoroge
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but the dessert still tasted good. The blueberries were perfectly sweet and tart.


SK AKOSH. GAMOr
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This dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. The cake was moist and the blueberries were juicy.


Ogggy Ogggy
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I really enjoyed this dessert. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the blueberries were not too tart.


Kevinique Bain
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This blueberry dessert was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberries were perfectly sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


TENIOLA MARIAM MOIBI IBISHOMI
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


julio Mangoonpawiro
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This dessert was easy to make and turned out so good! The cake was moist and the blueberries were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracy Mcmahon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! The cake was fluffy and the blueberries were juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ansar Zulfiqar
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This blueberry dessert was delicious! The cake was moist and the blueberries were perfectly tart. I would definitely make this again.


Charity Boakye
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and the blueberries were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cheer Leader
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This blueberry dessert was a hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the blueberries were perfectly sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.