Brighten up your Tuesday with this delightful Lemon and Blueberry Cake, adorned with flowers for an added touch of charm. This cake is simple, delicious, and incredibly moist, featuring a subtle lemon flavor complemented by the burst of juicy blueberries. Topped with a crunchy crumble, it's a perfect combination of textures and flavors that's sure to gather applause from anyone who tries it.
Why You'll Love This: The cake's light lemony flavor, coupled with the freshness of blueberries, makes for a refreshing and satisfying treat. The addition of almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness, while the crumble topping provides a delightful contrast in texture. It's an easy and impressive recipe, ideal for any baker.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a casual brunch, a family gathering, or as a sweet ending to a meal. It's also great for picnics, afternoon tea, or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy any time of the day.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the cake with edible flowers for an elegant and colorful presentation. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 50g almond flour (or substitute with all-purpose flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 200g sugar
- 200g butter, at room temperature
- 50ml milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150g blueberries
For the Crumble:
- 110g all-purpose flour
- 70g butter
- 80g sugar
Instructions:
- Cream butter with sugar and honey.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest and vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into a greased 22/24 cm round cake pan.
- Scatter blueberries over the batter.
- For the crumble, rub together flour, butter, and sugar with your fingertips to form a coarse mixture. Sprinkle this over the blueberries.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean and dry.
Enjoy this Lemon and Blueberry Cake, a simple yet delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion!