BLUEBERRY LEMON PICNIC CAKE

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I have been making this cake from Canadian Living for more years than I care to mention and always get compliments and requests for the recipe. I don't just make it for picnics, either!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the sugar, beating until the consistency of thick whipped cream.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • Stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
  • Stir in the lemon rind and vanilla.
  • Fold in the blueberries.
  • Spread in a greased 9" x 13" cake pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and the cake tester inserted in the centre come out clean.
  • Let stand in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • If making the glaze, stir together the sugar and lemon juice.
  • Let it stand for 20 minutes.
  • Spoon over the warm cake and spread evenly.
  • Let cool completely in the pan on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 318.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 27.7, Protein 4.9

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