Jul 14 2026

Showers Recipe

Time1h
Serves9

Make Showers Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Flavoring

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until fully mixed.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  2. 5

    Add Flavoring

    Gently fold in the lemon zest and blueberries into the batter.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 7

    Pour the Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

  3. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serving

  1. 9

    Cool the Cake

    Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Cut into squares and serve as a delightful treat.

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