Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

1 stick butter
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 cup + 3 tbsp sugar (set 1 tbsp aside for sprinkling on top)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour (set aside 1/4 cup of this to toss w/blueberries)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup milk
 

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream butter with lemon and sugar (keep 1 tbsp. separate).
 
2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. 
 
3. Toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup of flour.   
 
4. Add the milk, flour, baking powder and salt to the batter a little at a time. Fold in the blueberries.
 
4. Spread a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35 to 55 minutes, checking with a toothpick. 
 
*You can substitute wheat flour for white flour if you like.