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Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert

By: Ellen Carleton  
"Bountiful blueberries are the basis for this refreshing meal-ender from Ellen Carleton of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. 'A yummy cake layer with delicate orange flavor crowns sweet berries--it's perfect for summer menus,' she says. 'And it can be made in a jiffy.'"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup orange juice

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, brown sugar and butter; cook for 5 minutes or until saucy. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating just until combined.
  2. Drop batter by spoonfuls over blueberry mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One piece equals 241 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by dessertluvr 
This is one of my favorite blueberry dessert recipes! I have made it many times and I love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by CK.CROOKS 
I did not care for this. I made it as stated and it was bland. I like my desserts to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by liza 
This is a very versatile recipe. I found it to be a little on the sweet side, but that could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by DaniB. 
Great recipe! I wanted a really thick sauce so I added a splash of OJ to the berries while... MORE

 
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