Eggless Blueberry Cake

Why This Recipe Works:

Eggless Blueberry Cake is a moist and tender cake that highlights the natural sweetness and tang of blueberries. The use of yogurt and milk ensures a soft crumb, while the blueberries add bursts of flavor in every bite. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from tea time to celebrations.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)

Blueberry Glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons blueberry juice (crush some blueberries to extract juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Garnish (optional):

• Fresh blueberries
• Lemon zest
• Mint leaves

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

1. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

Combine Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
2. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Bake the Cake:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Blueberry Glaze (optional):

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, blueberry juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or juice as needed.

Glaze the Cake:

1. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the blueberry glaze over the top.

Garnish (optional):

1. Garnish with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and mint leaves if desired.

Notes:

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less powdered sugar.