Blueberry Cake Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds moisture.

blueberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen blueberries

Mixed berries can provide varied flavors and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and flour a round cake pan.

In a bowl, cream together the 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.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

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

Gently fold in the blueberries.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens