VERY BLUEBERRY CAKE

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We grow our own blueberries, pick all summer and freeze them to use later. This extra-special recipe comes from my mother.-Roberta Strohmaier, Lebanon, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING:
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add extracts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread two-thirds of the batter in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. For filling, combine flour, cornstarch and tapioca in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of blueberries; mash with a fork and stir well. Add lemon zest and remaining berries; toss to coat. Pour evenly over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over filling. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.

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penny hill
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. The cake is always a hit with my family.


Rox Nowty
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I'm not a big fan of blueberries, but I loved this cake! The cake is so moist and the blueberries are not too tart.


Mukhtar Dan Amarya
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the way the blueberries burst in your mouth.


Md Mutaleb
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


ANDROID GAME
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the blueberries are a perfect addition.


Suren limbu सुरेन लिम्बु npl
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Pirgachha Lover
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This is the best blueberry cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the blueberries are perfectly tart.


Ommie Williams
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The blueberries add a perfect pop of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Joyce Okpala
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy fresh blueberries.


Uzair Abbasi
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This cake was easy to make and came out great! The blueberry flavor was wonderful.


Abuhamza 2
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Amazing blueberry cake! The blueberries were bursting with flavor and the cake was so moist. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Godwin Ali
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This blueberry cake is absolutely delicious! The blueberries are so plump and juicy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


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