Florida Blueberry Pudding Cake

Last Updated on December 21, 2022

Fresh, delicious blueberries are available throughout the Sunshine State as well as at various U-Pick Farms. Now is a perfect time to whip up this seasonal favorite: Florida Blueberry Pudding Cake.

When we talk to our loyal followers (we like to refer to you all as #AuthenticFloridians), we hear over and over how much everyone loves the Florida Blueberry Pudding Cake recipe. We agree. When fresh Florida blueberries are in season, there’s truly no better time than to bake this simple cake. It’s perfect for dessert (or even breakfast). Let’s face it, who doesn’t love fresh fruit with a little cake? Just add a little ice cream,  and you’ll create a five-star dessert experience for you and anyone who is fortunate enough to get a piece before it’s all gone.

Florida Blueberry Pudding Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• One 9 inch square baking pan

Blueberry Mixture

• ⅓ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 10 oz. fresh Florida blueberries (2 cups)

Cake Mixture

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup sugar

Instructions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Stir together ⅓ cup sugar with 1/4 cup of water, 1 Tblsp. of lemon juice, 1 tsp. of cornstarch in a small saucepan, then stir in blueberries.
3. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl: Melt 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, then cool slightly.
5. Add and stir ½ cup whole milk, Whisk in 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
6. In a smaller separate bowl, mix a Cup of flour, 1 ¾ teaspoon baking powder, Teaspoon of salt, ½ cup sugar.
7. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, whisking until just combined. 
8. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
9. Spoon batter into the baking pan, spreading evenly. Pour blueberry mixture over batter. Berries will sink.
10. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
11. Bake 25-30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center of the cake, comes out clean.
12. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes.
13. When serving, add a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Blueberry Pudding Cake recipe adapted from Gourmet Magazine.

Looking for even more recipes using Florida blueberries? Check out: An Authentic Florida Favorite: Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins. 

SIDE NOTE: There are lots of blueberry u-pick farms in Florida open right now. To see a list visit the Florida Blueberry Growers Association website.