Lemon and blueberry cake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly oil a 23 cm long baking tray.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk the butter with ¾ of the sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the lemon zest, flour and milk.

Step 4

Mix well until you get a smooth batter and then, using a spatula, fold in the blueberries.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the baking tray and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

In the meantime, pour the lemon juice into a small pan and put onto a medium heat. Add the remaining sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves.

Step 7

Pour the syrup over the baked cake and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.