LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE & HOT HONEY-BUTTER SAUCE

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Lemon Blueberry Cake & Hot Honey-butter Sauce image

The taste of my childhood, visits to my aunt in the east coast. Use wild blueberries if you can find them for an extra special taste.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind
1 cup fresh blueberries, wild
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup honey, orange blossom,clover (or your favourite)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • *Makes1 cup of sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cake Grease and flour a 8" square pan.
  • Blend flour, nutmeg, salt and baking powder together.
  • In a small bowl mix milk, lemon juice and rind together.
  • In a large bowl cream butter with sugar.
  • Gradually add 2 eggs, one at a time and then the vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add flour mixture, (3X) alternating with sour milk (2X), remembering to blend lightly.
  • Gently fold in blueberries.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool slightly.
  • Cut while warm into squares and serve upside down with Hot Honey-Butter Sauce.
  • Hot Honey-Butter Sauce In small pan mix water and cornstarch blend well then gradually add honey, butter and lemon juice.
  • Boil over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • When ready sauce is thick and clear.
  • Pour hot sauce over the warm cut cake and enjoy.
  • Down home comfort food.

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