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Make this easy, delicious mini blueberry cake today! This moist and flavorful cake is packed with fresh blueberries and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s the perfect dessert for one or two people.
Savor the taste of summer with our blueberry cake recipe. Simple to prepare, this perfectly portioned dessert for one or two is an indulgent yet comforting treat that combines the vibrant sweetness of blueberries with classic baking ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Cake Recipe
- Perfect Size: The recipe is tailored for one or two servings, ensuring you enjoy a fresh cake every time.
- Easy Prep: With simple ingredients and clear steps, this recipe is stress-free, even for beginners.
- Taste: The natural sweetness of blueberries coupled with the moist, buttery cake creates a delightful flavor balance.
- Versatility: This cake can be adapted to fit different dietary preferences with alternative ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes And Substitutions
See below for ways to use leftover ingredients.
- Butter: Butter is responsible for the delectable richness and soft texture of this cake. For those adhering to a dairy-free diet, coconut oil is a viable substitute. It’s crucial that the butter used is softened, but not liquefied. To tell if your butter is ready for use, gently press your finger into it. If an indentation is easily formed without the butter losing its form, then it’s at the optimal temperature for use.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar provides sweetness.
- Egg: A single large egg contributes to the overall structure and stability of the cake, aiding in its formation.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice brightens the blueberry flavor. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled.
- Vanilla extract: This ingredient adds depth and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. Feel free to use almond extract instead.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is the base for the cake; for a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Baking powder and salt: Baking powder helps the cake to rise and salt is added for flavor.
- Milk: This ingredient adds moisture to the cake. Use cow’s milk or a dairy-free alternative like soy, almond, or oat milk instead.
- Blueberries: Blueberries are the star of this cake. You can use frozen and thawed blueberries if fresh are unavailable.
- Powdered sugar: This ingredient is optional but a dusting adds a sweet finishing touch.
This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why I used them. For the full recipe please scroll down to the recipe box at the bottom of the post.
How To Make A Blueberry Cake For One
These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to make a small blueberry cake. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Heat oven to 350° F (177° C). Lightly butter a 5×5 inch baking dish with butter. Place the baking dish on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, blend the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat the mixture until these ingredients are fully incorporated and evenly combined.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk or a fork to mix these dry ingredients together until they are well blended.
- Next, add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar combination. Mix everything together until all the ingredients are combined.
- Add the milk and mix until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the cake batter into the buttered baking dish.
- Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top of the cake turns golden. To ensure that the cake is baked thoroughly, insert a toothpick into its center. The cake is done if the toothpick comes out clean, indicating that the batter is fully cooked through.
Expert Tips
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your blueberry cake comes out perfectly every time. This cake comes together quickly so it’s a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Measure Accurately: For best results, measure your ingredients precisely. This is so important. To measure flour correctly, stir the flour in its container with a spoon. Then, use a spoon to scoop flour into a dry measuring cup and slightly overfill. Then, use the back of a knife or other straight-edged utensil to level the flour across the cup. Do not scoop the flour. When you scoop, the flour gets packed too tightly and you will end up with more flour than the recipe calls for.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir your ingredients until just combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick to check if your cake is done. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
The success of this recipe depends on the size of the baking dish you use. We recommend using a 5×5-inch baking dish. This dish can be found on our Store page.
Yes, you can. If you would like to make a larger cake, double the ingredient amounts and use either two 5×5-inch baking dishes or use one 6.5×6.5-inch baking dish, or one 6×8-inch baking dish. You may need to increase the baking time by 5 minutes. These dishes can be found on our Store page.
Absolutely. Just ensure they’re thoroughly thawed and drained to avoid extra moisture.
Definitely! This recipe can work well with raspberries, blackberries, chopped apples, or pears.
You can store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
Our Mini Blueberry Cake is versatile when it comes to serving options. Here are some simple yet delicious pairings that complement its flavor and texture.
- Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes an indulgent partner.
- Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream adds a creamy element.
- Lemon Glaze: A drizzle of lemon glaze enhances the cake’s citrus notes. You’re welcome to use the same lemon glaze recipe that we provide for our lemon blueberry muffin. If you prefer a generous amount of glaze, consider doubling the ingredients to make extra.
- Fresh Berries: An extra handful of fresh berries on the side boosts the fruitiness.
Recipe Variations
The beauty of this cake is its adaptability. With a few minor tweaks, you can customize this recipe to suit your taste buds or dietary preferences.
- Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- Citrus Burst: Add some lemon, orange, or lime zest into the batter for an additional citrus twist.
- Nutty Twist: Stir in some chopped almonds or pecans for a crunchy texture.
- Spiced Version: Infuse your batter with 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg for a warming touch.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Blueberries: Blueberry Cobbler, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Crumble, Blueberry Coffee Cake, Blueberry Muffin
- Eggs: Blondies, Buttermilk Pie, Loaded Deviled Eggs, Morning Glory Muffins, Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Lemon juice: Lemon Scones, Lemon Bars, Lemon Meringue Pie, Pasta al Limone, Chicken Piccata
- Vanilla extract: Pavlova, White Cake, Chocolate Pie, Banana Nut Bread, Buckeyes
- Milk: Sheet Pan Pancakes, Chess Pie, Flan, Texas Sheet Cake, Panna Cotta
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Recipe
Mini Blueberry Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter , softened (¼ cup), plus a small amount more for greasing the baking dish
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- Optional for topping: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350° F (177° C). Lightly butter a 5×5 inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, blend the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat the mixture until these ingredients are fully incorporated and evenly combined.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk or a fork to mix these dry ingredients together until they are well blended.
- Next, add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar combination. Mix everything together until all the ingredients are combined.
- Add the milk and mix until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the cake batter into the buttered baking dish and place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top of the cake turns golden. To ensure that the cake is baked thoroughly, insert a toothpick into its center. The cake is done if the toothpick comes out clean, indicating that the batter is fully cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Top with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy the cake either warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your blueberry cake comes out perfectly every time. This cake comes together quickly so it’s a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Measure Accurately: For best results, measure your ingredients precisely. This is so important. To measure flour correctly, stir the flour in its container with a spoon. Then, use a spoon to scoop flour into a dry measuring cup and slightly overfill. Then, use the back of a knife or other straight-edged utensil to level the flour across the cup. Do not scoop the flour. When you scoop, the flour gets packed too tightly and you will end up with more flour than the recipe calls for.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir your ingredients until just combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick to check if your cake is done. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it’s ready.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This blueberry cake tastes very good and I will make it again; however, I found it a little too sweet for my taste (which is unusual). Next time I will reduce the amount of sugar. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes!
Delightful, spicy taste and texture. The recipe is easily enough for two, or three
This Blueberry Cake is so delicious!! I have made it several times!
Can frozen blueberries be used in this recipe??
Yes, frozen and thawed blueberries work beautifully. Just pat the thawed blueberries with a paper towel before adding them to the cake.
With a steusel topping, this would make a terrific coffee cake.
Great recipe.
Thank you!
Made this cake today and it’s absolutely delicious – every bite bursting with blueberries. So yummy! Only thing, it my took 1 hour and 5 minutes to fully bake my cake.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the cake! Oven temperatures vary, for us it takes 40 to 45 minutes to bake.