Blueberry Bottom Cake
Ingredients
Blueberry Layer
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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Cake Batter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan. -
Prepare blueberry bottom
In a bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Spread evenly in the bottom of the pan and dot with butter. -
Make the cake batter
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to batter alternately with milk, mixing just until combined. -
Assemble
Gently spread the batter over the blueberries. -
Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Flip & serve
Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate so the blueberry layer is on top.
Tips
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Frozen blueberries work well—no need to thaw.
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Add lemon zest to the batter for extra brightness.
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Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.