Simply Delicious Blueberry Shortcake
Stacey Thimmes - The Sugar Coated Cottage
Simply Delicious Blueberry Shortcake! Summer is all about blueberries so indulge in this simple, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
- CAKE:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3 Tbsp sparkling sugar crystals if you don't have the larger granules granulated sugar will work
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 2 tsp almond extract
Preheat oven ot 400 degrees F
Oil an 8 inch cake pan set aside
Sift together the flour and baking powered.
Cut in the butter.
Combine egg and milk.
Stir into flour mixture.
Divide dough in half.
Gently pat half the dough into prepared pan.
Top with blueberries.
Roll out the remaining dough into 8" circle, cover the blueberries with it.
Sprinkle with sparkling sugar crystals.
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
GLAZE:
Mix all ingredients together.
Pour onto cake.
Server warm.