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Blueberry Cake Recipes

A delightfully uncomplicated blueberry cake boasting a moist, tender crumb brimming with juicy berries. This is an ideal no-fuss dessert, full of vibrant flavor and effortless charm.
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Course: Cake
Keyword: Blueberry Cake Recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 330 g fresh blueberries, divided and prepared as directed
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence or extract
  • cups 250 g white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 30 g cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt omit if using salted butter
  • 3 tbsp 40 g freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup 52 g unflavored vegetable oil (such as canola)
  • tbsp lemon zest approximately 1½ lemons
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • cups 210 g all-purpose flour
  • cup 165 g plain, unsweetened yoghurt (regular or Greek)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) conventional. Grease a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly and line the base with parchment paper. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt by sifting them together into a bowl, then whisk lightly to blend and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and lemon zest using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until pale and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs individually, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the yoghurt, lemon juice, and vanilla, mixing gently until fully integrated, then set the mixer aside. Using a spatula, fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until just blended; take care not to overmix. Coat half of the blueberries in one tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, fold them gently into the batter, and stir until just combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and scatter the remaining uncoated blueberries over the top. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release any large air pockets. Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre emerges clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before releasing the springform ring. Let the cake cool completely before removing the base and parchment. Dust generously with powdered sugar prior to serving, and enjoy as is or paired with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

When zesting lemons, use only the bright yellow peel; avoid the white pith beneath, which is bitter. If substituting frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before folding into the batter, and be sure to coat them in flour to prevent them from sinking. For convection ovens with a fan, reduce the baking temperature to 160 °C (320 °F).