Lemon Blueberry Tea Cake

I went and got myself a new cookbook a couple of days ago. I usually don't buy cookbooks anymore (at least not new ones) thinking I can get most any recipe that would be in them off the internet, but this one just grabbed my attention; and it was in the bargain bin.

The first recipe I've made out of it was this lemon blueberry tea cake.

Because I'm so tremendously graceful, I managed to break the darned thing right in half taking it out of the pan. Oh well, it still tastes the same.

Here's the recipe for ya:

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 tablespoon plus 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour, divided

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Glaze:

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour; set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each. Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in lemon peel and berries. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 60 to 65 minutes. Cool 10 minutes then remove to wire rack.

Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Brush glaze on top and sides.

I thought it turned out pretty nice, not too sweet. I think it will be good for breakfast in the morning.

Well..this was my 99th post. Next up...some sort of a giveaway. Stay tuned!