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Coconut Blueberry Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12
My husband and I pick wild blueberries every summer and store plenty of them in the freezer. That way, we can enjoy this delicious coffee cake and other favorite blueberry treats all year long. -Janis Plourde Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup flaked coconut
lemon sauce:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375° for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon peel. Gradually add water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon juice. Cut cake into squares; drizzle with lemon sauce. Yield: 12-15 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com