BLUEBERRY POPPY SEED BRUNCH CAKE

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This recipe was brought to The Times in a 1990 article by Marian Burros about the 34th Pillsbury Bake-Off, the Super Bowl of baking contests, and its winners. Linda Rahman of Petaluma, Calif., who won the grand prize, was certain her cake was ''too ordinary to win anything," but it was the judges' unanimous choice because, they said, it was "light, refreshing and satisfying." We still agree.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     brunch, dessert, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (195 grams)
2 tablespoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, drained on paper towels
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. In large bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add lemon peel and egg; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, poppy seed, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Spread batter over bottom and 1 inch up sides of greased and floured pan, making sure batter on sides is 1/4 inch thick.
  • In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients; spoon over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool slightly. Remove sides of pan.
  • In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough milk until glaze is of desired drizzling consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle over top of warm cake. Top with a handful of fresh blueberries, if desired. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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