Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour the cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mix.
  7. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a rubber spatula.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  11. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves if desired, and slice to serve.