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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancements
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- 2
Prepare Baking Pan
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mixing Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Add Flavor Enhancements
Gently fold in the lemon zest and fresh blueberries into the batter.
Baking
- 7
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- 8
Bake
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool Down
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
- 11
Garnish with Mint
Top with fresh mint leaves for a burst of fresh flavor and presentation.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve as a delightful dessert or snack.