For this month, #BundtBakers were assigned to create a bundt with a hidden surprise.
With Spring in full swing, I was excited to try a dessert with one of my favorite herbs- basil.
The result was beautiful. It was fresh and savory, pairing wonderfully with the sweet blueberries.
Our fabulous host this month is Anshie from Spiced Roots.
Due to time constraints we were unable to post on Thursday, but we are still thrilled to be a part of such an amazing group and take part in this month's celebration.
#BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on the BundtBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
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Fresh Blueberry and Basil Bundt
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bundt:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
For the Berries:
- 1 cup frozen berries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 5 - 6 fresh basil leaves - chopped
- 2 - 3 tbs. sugar
Instructions
For the Bundt:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl combine the sugar, eggs, buttermilk and vegetable shortening and mix with a hand mixer.
- In a separate bowl combine all of the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients to the dry and blend.
For the Berries:
- Combine the above ingredients for the berry mixture.
- Butter a bundt pan and pour half of the cake batter in the pan. Pour the berry mixture over the cake batter and then finish by pouring the other half of the batter over the berries.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with sugar if desired.
- Bake approximately 55 - 60 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a rack about 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says
Your cake sounds amazing!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Love the blueberry and the basil together! Delicious!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Your cake is lovely! And I just love the combo of basil & blueberry - delicious!
Tux | Brooklyn Homemaker says
This looks soooo amazing! I love that you used basil with the blueberries. I haven't tried it yet, but I have an idea in mind for a strawberry basil layer cake that I want to make for my birthday next month. I hope it works out as well as this cake did- it looks delicious AND beautiful!
Linda@There and Back Again says
Interesting! I would have never thought to add basil, but now I'm going to have to try it!
Abigail says
Wow! What a beautiful cake! Love the extra herby flavor from the Basil!