I like plans, to-do lists and schedules; rarely do I veer away from my “system”. Some think I am slightly obsessed, others totally relate to my anal behavior and embrace it, some even covet this part of my personality. Really I am just not a “fly by the seat of my pants” type of gal and this totally comes into play at the grocery store.
I like my lists…whether handwritten on a yellow post-it, typed into the notepad on my iphone or scrawled across my palm…I simply NEED a list. They keep me accountable for what I am purchasing and without them I would chronically walk out of the market with items like buckwheat and persimmons.
Although I am sure these items are brilliant components to some meals, without a plan, they would go to waste at my house! Sometimes I step out of my comfort zone and away from my list and purchase things simply for their aesthetics…such as a big container of blueberries.
I know you’re thinking I am rebel for buying blueberries that were not on my list, but I thought they would be delicious in my Special K. They weren’t. In fact they were a
face-contorting sour, not edible on their own or drowning in a pool of skim milk. Instead of throwing them away, I figured I would bake a cake and cross my fingers that the sugar and baking process would mellow the sour twang.

I found a recipe for a lemon blueberry bundt cake via The Food Librarian and slightly adapted the recipe to create one amazing cake. The blueberries ended up being little bits of heaven that burst in your mouth with each forkful . The added cream cheese glaze pushed this cake over the edge and made it truly stunning and worthy of being on any brunch or dinner table. Brian being a self-proclaimed lemon loather, said this cake was fantastic! So make a list, head to the market and bake this cake.
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Blueberry-Lemon Bundt Cake
adapted from Everyday Food
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon for blueberries and zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups blueberries
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
juice of one lemon
Nonstick cooking spray, for pan
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
Directions for the Cake:
*For best results, coat the inside of the Bundt pan with cooking spray just before filling it with the batter to prevent it from pooling in the bottom.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of sour cream.
3. In a bowl, toss blueberries and zest with remaining teaspoon flour; gently fold into batter. Coat a 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan with cooking spray. Spread batter in prepared pan.
4. Bake cake on bottom rack of oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Invert onto a rack; cool completely, top side up. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving or drizzle with the cream cheese glaze.
Directions for the Cream Cheese Glaze:
Mix the cream cheese with the butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. Heat in a microwave oven for 10-15 seconds. Drizzle spoonfuls over the cooled cake.






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I stick by my plans and lists as well! Granted, I may pick something else up that catches my eye, but I need to have a plan.
Love the icing on here. Yum.
Mmm. I love the combination of blueberries and lemon! I’ll have to try this out, because I have a bagful of blueberries in my freezer from my spontaneous grocery shopping trip where blueberries were buy 1 get 1 free. Great sale! Except, I can’t stand blueberries on their own. So for months now I’ve been throwing handfuls into smoothies hoping to mask the taste. Now maybe I can use them up!
The cake looks beautiful and I do like blueberries and lemons together. It’s a nice combo for Spring. I do know what you mean about bitter blueberries. Sometimes they are impossible on their own, so I am glad that they sweetened up when baked!
Blueberry and lemon are always a hit at our house! The cake looks divine!
I have become a list person recently. It has reduced my weekly grocery bill by $30-40 a week and is eliminating all of the duplicate items I have in my pantry. I decided to go to a list when I bought a jar of pickle relish every week for three weeks. Seriously, how much pickle relish can two people use.
This looks so good!! I am not a huge fan of plain blueberries, but I love them in cakes or muffins!! As for grocery lists…..my lack of one often accounts for the huge quanities of baking chips/flour/brown sugar in my cupboard. I can never remember if I have enough at home!!
Yummy, yummy Bundt cake! Can anybody ever collect enough Bundt cake recipes? I don’t think so.
i bet this cake tastes yummy!
Yum..this looks delicious! I love the blueberry and lemon combo. Great idea to use up some blueberries too! I’m putting this on my “to try this spring” list…looks like a keeper.
Popped in to say hi! That cake looks divine. I love blueberry desserts. And I couldn’t survive without my lists! I love a routine!
What a great idea! I can’t wait to get to the grocery store. Blueberry madness!
Well, that looks like a mighty fine use for some blueberries. The cakes look adorable. Love your photography!
I am a “to do list” gal too! Gotta have a plan, to get in and out of the grocery store as quick as possible! This cake looks fabulous!
How fortuitous!!
I’ve been searching for weeks for a good recipe with blueberries- I am definitely trying this!! Yay!
Lots of lemon sunshine in the blogsphere today! This looks like such a beautiful cake….so happy and spring like
Can I have some of your organization? I’m a little too fly by the seat of your pants
Oh, I love lemon and blueberries together!
My usual go-to is to convert them into scones, but this also looks like a great recipe! Especially since I’m a sucker for cream cheese. Cheers to a warm and happy spring! [K]
P.S. I’m a list-maker, too. It makes me feel important. shrug:
This looks so, so good and am tempted to make it right away. Especially since I have tonnes of blueberries in my freezer.
You don’t like lemon??? Wow!
Well, I’m glad you made this anyway, because it’s stunning. I love the colors in the photo and the stacked bowls in the background. I’m bookmarking this!
I’m like you in that I must have my lists. I’m a bit of a fanatic about making them but unlike you I will stray from my list, especially my grocery list.
Your cake looks lovely. I think too often (for me) berries can be hit or miss. Good save on yours.
Hope you had a happy & delicious Easter!
~ingrid
I’m a list girl too! There is something wonderful about crossing off things on the to-do list. Makes me feel like I am getting something done for the day. haha! Your cake looks tasty! Blueberry and lemon are a great combo!
Hi
I want to know if you could give me a few suggestions on substituting blueberries for something else, which I do not like or can I leave them out altogether.
I am betting you could leave them out or sub another berry like cranberries, blackberries or strawberries.
That’s an awesome looking bundt cake!
I’m totally with you on the lists thing. I couldn’t do without my lists! And that cake looks so summery and fresh. I have never made a bundt cake before. I really should buy a pan so I can try this.
i think i may need a list soon! my memory’s failing me…and i’m only 20.
although, some of your delicious cake might just do it!
Looks fab and I adore the flavours of lemon and blueberries together.
I have a recipe that I was going to try that is so similar to this, but it has bananas in it…now I think I like yours better
I have a terrific recipe that utilizes blueberries & lemon in a crunch/crumble…but this Bundt cake looks fabulous. I love Bundts—so pretty & easy to make!
I want this…NOW!
Great cake – I did and many like us!
Thanks for the recipe!
Sincerely,
Tony
excellent.. recipe and photography
So yummy! Hubby and I made this tonight and just finished giving it a taste and it was wonderful…a great combo of summertime flavors! Thanks!
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