Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Blueberry Sour Cream and Coconut Cake

I wasn't going to post this cake, but Heather from Stuck on a Lunatic was showing her Mom my blog and her Mom saw a tweet I posted a couple of weeks ago about smelling blueberries baking. I had to post this for Heather and more importantly for Heather's Mom and I am also submitting this for BSI (Blogger Secret Ingredient). Reeni from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice is hosting this week.

First off, I need to apologize to whoever I got this recipe from. I have searched several blogs and can't for the life of me remember who gets credit for this recipe. Please let me know via comments or email and I will amend this post for your credit and please accept my apologies.

This recipe came from Bridget at Labella Cooks. Thanks for the shout out!

Let's get started on this cake...it's a perfect blend of coconut, blueberries and silky sweetness!



Toast 1/2 cup of shredded coconut. Heat your oven to 400 degrees, spread shredded coconut evenly on a foil lined pan. The toasting time varies from oven to oven. Check on it after 5 minutes and then go from there until the coconut is evenly toasted.
Once the coconut is toasted, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.




In a large bowl, sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and add 3/4 of a cup of superfine sugar. i have to admit my ignorance, because I didn't know what superfine sugar is so I used powdered sugar.



In another bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.




Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold in 1-1/4 cups of fresh blueberries.



Pour batter into a 9x9 cake pan.

Bake for approximately 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.




Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, remove from pan and top with toasted coconut.


Just make sure you serve yourself the first piece. After all, you did all the work, you deserve it and it's the only way to get you to stop drooling.


62 comments:

gigi said...

Oh, I hope you know how much I love coconut! This looks so yummy.

Donna-FFW said...

What a delicious combo coconut and blueberry. Love some with my coffee, looks perfect!

Mary Bergfeld said...

This really looks delicious. The La Bella Cook blog has a similar recipe.

tamilyn said...

That looks yummy. I need to go bake......

Selba said...

Wow... coconut with blueberry sour cream? that must be heavenly! :)

Heather S-G said...

Wow, this looks awesome. Love the toasted coconut...don't think I've ever put blueberries and coconut together. MUST TRY!

HEATHER said...

Katherine! Thank you so much!! My goodness this sounds delicious!

La Bella Cooks said...

I made this cake a couple weeks ago and it was delicious! Yours reminds me that I need to make it again!

Julie said...

I love the combination! That cake looks lovely :)

April said...

I'm popping over from SITS! I love your blog...anything with coconut is the recipe for me!

Ginger said...

Katherine,

The cake looks delicious. I really like the Coconut on top! I am drinking coffee right now and know a piece would be just perfect! Have a great day.

Gin

buffalodick said...

You really can bake those desserts! Are you sure you don't have a little Dutch blood in you?

Cathy said...

Yum! There is something about the smell of blueberries baking - they aren't my favourite when they are on their own, but thrown into batter and I'm all over them. Love the addition of coconut too.

Debbie said...

I am anxious for our local berries to be ready!

Christo Gonzales said...

I love how magically the blueberries appear in the middle of the cake - this is a fantastic submission....

Carol Murdock said...

WOW KATHERINE! Do you think blackberries might work too, I don't like blueberries ? :(

Nazarina A said...

This looks so moist and delicious.A healthy and flavorful dessert!

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

Love the coating of coconut on top:D

theUngourmet said...

That looks amazing! I love the toasty coconut on top.

Dewi said...

Such a delicious American classic cake!

Marguerite said...

This cake looks sinfully delicious, cher! I'm having company this week and will definitely make this for them. Thanks!

Lyndas recipe box said...

I'm drolling- love the idea of blueberries and cocnut together!

Anonymous said...

Coconut and blueberry sound great together in this delicious cake! Yum!

Marjie said...

It would be pretty ugly if you drooled on the cake, wouldn't it?

Superfine sugar is sold in the store. It's just itty bitty crystals.

NKP said...

That looks so good, I would eat it for breakfast with my coffee. Well, it does have fruit in it!
(superfine sugar is sometimes listed as fruit sugar, or you can blend regular granulated in small batches until fine - mostly it is just used because of it's easy ability dissolve)

Jennifer said...

Looks amazing, I love the idea of Coconut.

Gladys said...

I love coconut. Have you ever tried the shaved coconut from Trader Joes? You have to be careful because it is pretty dry compared to the stuff you get in the grocery, but it is awesome in cakes and pies.

Debbie said...

Love the blueberry and coconut. Two of my favorites. I made your Apple Cream Pecan Pie this morning and I'll be having that for dessert tonight!!! I'll post it also sometime in the near future. Can't wait to try it!!!! Thanks Katherine....

Reeni said...

This looks scrumptious, Katherine! I want to put up a pot of tea and dig right in! I'm really glad you posted it, thanks for entering it in BSI.

Creative Classroom Core said...

What a yummy looking cake! So perfect to serve with coffee!

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

It's blueberry time in the mountains. Your cake looks fabulous. Save me a piece.
Sam

teresa said...

I would never think to combine blueberries and coconut, what a great combination!

Anonymous said...

I spy, I spy with my little ASian eye, a winner! This looks fabulous esp with the coconut! yum~

pam said...

our blueberries are just now ripening. As soon as I get enough, I'm trying this!

pigpigscorner said...

Great use of blueberries! Looks and sounds so delicious.

The Blonde Duck said...

I'd serve myself the first 10 pieces.

Sherri Murphy said...

This is one I'd hide under my bed! for all my late night snack attacks.

Gamma Sharon said...

Hmmmmm... my mouth is watering. It looks wonderful.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I love your blog background!

Joanne said...

So THIS is the reason I have that container of sour cream sitting in the fridge. I knew my subconscious was trying to tell me something! Looks awesome.

Claudia said...

What do you mean "take the first piece?" You mean I have to share the rest!!! I love all these flavors - what a grand summer dessert.

Greg C said...

Well since blueberries are in season here I will try this recipe. It sounds great.

Cathy said...

I totally stopped in my tracks when I saw this on Bridgett's blog, and now I'm stopping in my tracks all over again. I can't wait to make this - it looks delicious and perfect for the summer!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

Oh wow - that is SCRUMPTIOUS looking. I want it NOW!

XOXO
Jen

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Katherine, The blueberry/coconut cake sounds incredible.. I'm going to copy the recipe and try it sometime.

Hope life is good for you in Sevier County.
Hugs,
Betsy

Paula said...

My hubby is crazy about blueberry anything. I saw this on Bridgett's blog, and thought it looked amazing there, too. YUM!

Juliana said...

Wow, this cake looks fabulous...blueberry and coconut...yummie yummie! Great pictures.

Aggie said...

OOhhhh...you had me at blueberry and coconut. Looks delicious!!

Laurie said...

Katherine, You so deserved to win with this incredible recipe. So congratulations!

Blueberries and coconut are one of my favorite combinations!

Hope the job search is going well...

gigi said...

Where are you??
Did you go on vacation or are you working, or just ignoring us :)
Miss you.
Smiles.

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

That look so good!

tavolini said...

Great combo of flavors--I love the idea of blueberry and coconut together :)

lisaiscooking said...

The toasted coconut on top looks so great! I want a piece right now.

3 Bay B Chicks said...

I was troubled by this first line. "I wasn't going to post this." Really? Please don't ever do something like that again.

There is just too much goodness to pass up here.

-Francesca

Hilary said...

OMG....I just found your blog, and I think I need to BLOCK it......with a giant X.........cause everything looks SO YUMMY.
OMG.
Please don't let me bookmark this site, PLEASE>

The Blonde Duck said...

I posted your pie today!

Anonymous said...

haha, Katherine, I TOLD you this was a winner! I'm a bit late, but CONGRATULATIONSS!!!!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

What a delicious cake! That combination of ingredients is awesome!

Cheers,

Rosa

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

I am on a blueberry binge this summer! If it has blueberries in it, I'll eat it! lol!

gigi said...

My bloggin friend, I miss you :) Hope you are having a good time where ever you are!

Blessings for you and your's on this our Nations Independence Day.
God Bless America!

Charlotte said...

I nominated you for a blogger award. See my blog to accept it.

The Blonde Duck said...

I wouldn't mind if you posted my ode! It was yours to do whatever you wished with! :)

I'm so glad you have a job, but it sounds like you're not excited.:( I hope it's a good job!

I adore reading. That's why I can't go to the library before any major event--I'll never get anything done.

Reeni said...

Where oh where can my Katherine be? I miss you! You won my BSI! E-mail me with your address and choice of cookbook. I hope all is well with you.