Blueberry Gateau
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspooon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Sift 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer with paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time; beat until well blended. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries with reserved 1 teaspoon flour, brown sugar and lemon juice. Spoon blueberry mixture over batter. Bake until toothpick tester comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool slightly before removing cake from pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 6-8 servings.