COCONUT BLUEBERRY CAKE

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My husband and I pick wild blueberries every summer and store plenty of them in the freezer. That way, we can enjoy this delicious coffee cake and other favorite blueberry treats all year long. -Janis Plourde Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375° for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon zest. Gradually add water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon juice. Cut cake into squares; drizzle with lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.