Isn’t it true that sometimes life calls for Red, White & Blueberry Cake?
When is it called for? Why is it called for?
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- Company’s dropping by
- Game night
- Need a homemade dessert you can whip up in no time
- Season finale of your favorite show
- Study break
- Spring cleaning break
- Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day…
- Just because
Sweet and simple Red, White & Blueberry cake is the answer!
This recipe hails from Dom’s Aunt Betty.
I was going through some old recipes when a tiny slip of paper, not even the size of an index card, came floating out of a book. The title on the paper stated: Cherry or Blueberry Cake – Aunt Betty.
I know for a fact that I’ve held onto this recipe for years (and years), but tucked it away until it could only be found by accident. I hide things too well. 😉 But, today is our lucky day!
I modified the recipe slightly – rather than using blueberry pie filling, I used fresh blueberries in the batter and opted for a smaller sized pan.
This fabulous Red, White & Blueberry Cake deserves a special occasion like Memorial Day! With juicy blueberries baked right in, sweet and dreamy homemade whipped cream topping and fresh berries to decorate – it’s guaranteed to please!
So here’s my recommendation – make the cake, throw it in the fridge, fire up the barbecue, light the sparklers and invite the neighbors…
Memorial Day weekend is underway!!
Buon Appetito!
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Red, White & Blueberry Cake
- Category: Dessert
Description
Isn’t it true that sometimes life calls for Red, White & Blueberry Cake?
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour plus 1 Tbsp.
- 4 eggs
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Grease a 9 x 9-inch pan. Set aside.
- Place 1 cup blueberries in a small bowl and stir them gently with 1 Tbsp. of flour. Set aside.
- For the cake, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add 2 cups flour, 4 eggs, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Next, gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
- To make the topping, in a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until firm peaks form.
- Once the cake is completely cooled spread the whipped cream evenly over the cake and top with raspberries and blueberries.
- Refrigerate and serve cold.
Have a happy & safe weekend, my friends!
Ciao!
This looks delicious! And so simple! I have all the ingredients in my kitchen right now so I’m thinking I should have cake for lunch today :). Have a great weekend, Annie!
Cake for lunch always sounds like a great idea to me! Have a fun weekend, my friend!
So fluffy and pretty! Love those fresh berries on top and definitely perfect for any occasion. Hope you guys have a lovely long weekend…we had ours last weekend 🙂 Pinned! XOXO
It really is a nice simple recipe to always have on hand! Thanks, friend! XOXO
This is such a refreshing combination. It seems so casual and perfect to share amongst friends.
I love this because it is decedent and yet fresh at the same time. Whipped cream topping is all a cake needs in my opinion. The lemon mixed with the berries in this cake sounds divine!
Thank you so much, Stacy! And I agree – whipped cream on a sneaker would be delicious! (A new sneaker, of course! 😉 )
This is my kind of cake! Looks amazing. Easy to make and perfect for the weekend!
Indeed! Easy and delicious! My kind of baking!! Thank you, my friend!
This is my kind of cake! I love vintage recipes 🙂 Loving your red white and blue toppings, as well. Have a great long weekend!
Aren’t they the best?! Thank you, Jennifer! Have a nice weekend! 🙂
These are my favorite kind of cakes! Old-fashioned goodness topped with whipped cream and berries. I’m so glad you found that slip of paper. There’s something special about a tried-and-true recipe handed down by family. And, those browned edges are calling my name!
They’re the best kind of recipes! And those edges? Oh yeahhhhh! Thank you, my friend!
This cake is so gorgeous and perfect for all summer long!
It sure is! It makes a pretty and delicious centerpiece!! Thank you, my friend!
It’s such a pleasure to find old recipes. And this naturally red and white blueberry cake looks so stunning and delicious, Annie. This would surely make a great summer dessert. YUM.
As long as the sky is not sunny (still waiting for our warm weather!) – this dessert can brighten up the party! Thank you, friend!
I feel like life calls for this red, white and blueberry cake DAILY. Because it’s so pretty and looks absolutely delicious. And life needs more pretty, delicious things, right!? Loving this cake, Annie! SO festive, SO fun and absolutely perfect for this weekend! Pinned! Cheers, doll! XO
You know I like the way you think! DAILY works for me! Thanks for the pin, sweets! Have a great weekend! XO
I love a cake with fresh berries! This is just too pretty, and so perfect for the holiday (or any day). Have a great long weekend, Annie!
Oh yes – this is simple enough for any day, but delicious enough for special days! Thanks, Kelsie! 🙂
This cake is the perfect way to kick off Memorial Day weekend and get my summer grove on. I’m firing up the grill, so come on over, Annie!
I will be right there, deary!! xo
I like the “just because” Annie! And I looove your all natural red white and blue nod! Nothing like a good, buttery cake with fresh whip and berries. And why not? It’s going to be a loooong weekend! Hooray!
Doesn’t that sound delicious…’good, buttery cake with fresh whip and berries’?! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
I love this cake! There’s nothing better than fresh berries and I love blueberries in any shape or form….especially when they are baked in a cake! There’s nothing better than discovering an old recipe! So glad this one was discovered!
Blueberries in baked goods are always at the top of my favorites list! Thanks, my friend!
This cake looks lovely and I cannot say enough that these are my kind of cakes. Simple, fresh, tasty and beautiful! Would love to be neighbours so we can stop by! 🙂
Awhh! Would love to be your neighbor! I’d have the coffee on right on! (Actually, it is on!) Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Thanks, Aunt Betty! You rock. This is perfect for the weekend and looks so light and moist. Have a great long weekend Annie!
Aunt Betty definitely rocks! So does her cake! Thank you, my friend!! Have a beautiful weekend!
What a great go to cake for summer! Love that you used fresh blueberries and the topping is so fluffy and delicious!! And I love anything red, white and blue(berry)! Take care!
All the pieces fall together beautifully! It’s a great little recipe to have in your back pocket! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! Maybe you’ll win that trip this time! 🙂
This red, white and blueberry cake definitely sounds perfect for all of those occasions! It also counts as breakfast, right? I can never resist a classic cake like this…in fact, I like it better than chocolate! 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, Annie!
Shall I tell you what I just had for breakfast? 😉 I agree – classic cakes like this are theee best! Have a great weekend, my friend!
The perfect recipe for Memorial Day and all summer long Annie! Hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you, Mary Ann! You also have a wonderful weekend! I know the unofficial start to summer is like your ‘Christmas’! Have fun, my friend!
So awesome when you find old recipes like that! And I love how you added fresh blueberries instead of the filling – good choice 😉 I’d say any time is a good time for cake, especially when it looks as pretty as this one.Pinning this beauty. We had our long weekend last weekend. That extra day makes all the difference!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend! Enjoy! XOXO
I know! It came floating out of the book and it was just what I was craving! The Universe knows!! 😉 So happy you like! Thanks for the pin, my friend! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO