– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
– Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Creating this Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
5. Incorporate Buttermilk and Vanilla: Add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will lead you to a scrumptious buttermilk blueberry delight that can brighten anyone’s morning.