BLUEBERRY GINGERBREAD CAKE

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The addition of blueberries in this gingerbread cake may be unusual, but the flavor is wonderfull. The mild ginger flavor appeals to all palates. #151;Vera Springer, Woodstock, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, oil, molasses and salt. Beat in egg. Combine 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to the sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. Place the remaining flour in a resealable plastic bag; add blueberries and shake lightly to coat. Fold into batter. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.