BEST BLUEBERRY POUND CAKE

Incredibly dense and moist. Now this is what an old fashioned pound cake should be! Just like the ones I remember at all the bake sales and at Grandmother’s.

Used fresh blueberries and the zest and juice of a lemon.

Will definitely keep this recipe and use it throughout blueberry season! Thanks for such a great recipe with so much old fashioned flavor and fantastic texture.

“Wild berries were a source of amazement to colonists. Captain John Smith spoke of Indians feasting us with strawberries, mulberries, bread, fish and other countries provisions.”

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups sugar
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup milk

HOW TO MAKE IT :

Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a 10-inch tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a very large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is well combined. Beat in eggs. Stir blueberries into flour mixture …