FIRST SUMMER BARBECUE IN CANADA | LIFE STRUGGLE IN CANADA

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

fresh blueberries

🥗Healthier: frozen blueberries

💰Cheaper: dried blueberries

Frozen blueberries are often more affordable and convenient.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.

Fold in fresh blueberries gently to avoid breaking them.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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