Blueberry Lemon Picnic Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Blueberry Lemon Picnic Cake recipe for your outdoor event
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Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter , softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon rind , grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
437
Sugar
45g
Fat
22g
This Blueberry Lemon Picnic Cake is the perfect treat to bring along to your next outdoor event. The combination of blueberries and lemon creates a refreshing and summery flavor that is perfect for warm weather. The syrup poured over the cake gives it an extra burst of flavor and ensures it stays moist. This cake can also be enjoyed as a dessert after a family meal or as a sweet snack during the day.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in eggs until combined.
4.Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
5.Add flour mixture and milk to egg mixture, alternating between the two, until fully combined.
6.Stir in lemon rind, vanilla, and blueberries.
7.Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
8.Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
9.Pour syrup over cake, then bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

PROS

This Blueberry Lemon Picnic Cake is perfect for taking along to outdoor events.

It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with blueberries.

The addition of lemon in the cake and the syrup gives a refreshing twist to the traditional blueberry cake.

It can be stored for several days and still taste delicious.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and butter, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Some people might find it too sweet and tart, depending on their preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Blueberries are low in calories but high in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins C and K.
They have been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improving brain function.
Lemon is also rich in vitamin C and has been credited with improving digestion and skin health.

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