Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert

Health score
1%
Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert
55 min.
9
241kcal

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Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert: A Delectable Indulgence

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert, a scrumptious creation that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This heavenly dessert is not only easy to make but also boasts a balanced caloric content, with 241 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free treat for all.

With a prep and cook time of just 55 minutes, this dessert is perfect for those moments when you want to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The recipe yields a generous 9 servings, ensuring there's enough to go around the table.

The star of this dessert is, without a doubt, the blueberries. Whether you opt for fresh or frozen, their natural sweetness combined with the rich aroma of orange peel and the tender cake topping creates a symphony of flavors that is simply irresistible. The use of orange juice and grated orange peel adds a refreshing twist, making this dessert a delightful end to any meal.

With a focus on natural, pantry-staple ingredients, this Cake-Topped Blueberry Dessert is not only delicious but also a testament to simple, heartfelt cooking. So, why not give it a try and experience the joy of creating a memorable dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon butter 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons shortening 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories241kcal
Protein4.64%
Fat23.19%
Carbs72.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.12
Glycemic Load
20.39
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7669565677643%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.17mg
Petunidin
15.55mg
Delphinidin
17.48mg
Malvidin
33.34mg
Peonidin
10.01mg
Catechin
2.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.31mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.82mg
Myricetin
0.65mg
Quercetin
3.81mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.1kcal
12.06%
Fat:6.38g
9.82%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.89%
Carbohydrates:44.69g
14.9%
Net Carbohydrates:42.99g
15.63%
Sugar:28.7g
31.88%
Cholesterol:21.53mg
7.18%
Sodium:156.85mg
6.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.87g
5.74%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.77%
Vitamin C:9.68mg
11.73%
Vitamin K:11.98µg
11.41%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.06%
Selenium:7.68µg
10.97%
Folate:40.02µg
10%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.88%
Fiber:1.7g
6.78%
Iron:1.22mg
6.77%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.44%
Calcium:59.56mg
5.96%
Phosphorus:51.43mg
5.14%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.3%
Copper:0.07mg
3.38%
Potassium:99.15mg
2.83%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.78%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.54%
Magnesium:9.74mg
2.43%
Vitamin A:111.22IU
2.22%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.83%
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