Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups blueberries (about 1 pint)
- 2 to 3 cups large strawberries, halved or quartered (about 1 pint)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 to 5 tablespoons milk
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a nonstick 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Whisk 3 cups flour, the baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat 2 sticks butter, the granulated sugar and vegetable oil in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, at least 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla.
- Add about one-third of the flour mixture and half of the buttermilk; beat until almost incorporated.
- Add another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining buttermilk.
- Beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until just combined.
- Add the remaining flour mixture and beat 30 seconds.
- Finish incorporating the flour by hand to avoid overmixing.
- Toss the blueberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl.
- Spoon one-third of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle in half of the blueberries, then top with another one-third of the batter.
- Scatter the remaining blueberries on top and cover with the rest of the batter; smooth the top.
- Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack and let cool 30 minutes in the pan.
- Run a small sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert onto the rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the toppings: Toss the strawberries with the granulated sugar in a bowl; set aside to macerate, 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar, butter and 4 tablespoons milk in a bowl; if the glaze is too thick, whisk in up to 1 more tablespoon milk, a little at a time.
- Pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Serve with the strawberries and their juices.
- Photograph by Con Poulos
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/blueberry-buttermilk-bundt-cake-recipe.html (may not work)