Ingredients:
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating the blueberries)
- For the orange glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan or bundt pan. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Prepare the batter:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange juice and orange zest. - Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. - Fold in the blueberries:
Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking). Gently fold them into the batter. - Bake the cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. - Prepare the glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more sugar or juice as needed. - Glaze the cake:
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Garnish with orange zest if desired. - Serve and enjoy:
Slice the cake and enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee. The combination of blueberries and orange is refreshing and delightful!
This Blueberry and Orange Cake is light, moist, and bursting with flavor. It’s sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it!
4o