I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Blueberry Cake

For a cake, this is on the lower calorie & fat chart.   It is light, fluffy and delicious.  I do believe this is around 175 calories per slice.


BLUEBERRY CAKE
(serves 18)

Ingredients:
*2 3/4 cups cake flour
*1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
*1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
*4 tablespoons butter
*1 cup unsweetened applesauce
*3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
*2 cups fresh blueberries
*2 large eggs
*2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
*1/4 cup brown sugar
*1 teaspoon cinnamon
*1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
~Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
~In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt & 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
~Set aside.
~In a large mixing bowl, cream butter & sugar together.
~Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each egg.
~Add buttermilk, vanilla & applesauce until well mixed.
~Add the the flour mixture in and mix until well incorporated.
~Fold in blueberries.
~Pour cake mixture into prepared pan.
~In a small bowl mix brown sugar, pecans & 1 teaspoon cinnamon together.
~Sprinkle over cake.
~Bake for 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
~Remove from oven and cool completely.







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