Ingredients :
- 1/3 cup (85 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1½ cups (375 mL) blueberries
- 2 eggs (separate whites and yolks)
- 3/4 cup (190 ml) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125ml) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and a half cups (375 ml) flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
Preparation :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- To make the filling, combine the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pot. Cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Spray a little oil in the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan, then spread the mixture in the bottom.
- Add the blueberries on top.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks. Beat egg whites until peaks form. Put aside.
- Cream the sugar and half a cup of butter.
- Add egg yolks. Continue mixing.
- Add the vanilla and mix.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. To mix together.
- Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture. To mix together.
- Add the egg whites to the mixture.
- Spread over the blueberries in the cake.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate, but keep the pan for another 10-15 minutes to allow the blueberries to soak.
- Serve.
Notes:
The cake freezes well.