Blueberry Shortcakes
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These Blueberry Shortcakes are a beautiful and delicious dessert that is simple to make. I topped mine with fresh blueberries, lemon glaze, and a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar for an extra special finishing touch.
Yes, my friends, I have another easy and delicious dessert to share with you. I couldn’t be more excited about how these Blueberry Shortcakes look and taste. I think you’re going to love them as much as I do.
I was inspired to make these Blueberry Shortcakes after I found this gorgeous shortcake pan. If you’ve been following me for some time, you know have a thing for specialty cake pans. (In fact, I recently shared a post with all of my specialty cake recipes. So much deliciousness.)
As soon as I saw this pan online, I knew I needed it in my collection. The shape of the cake molds reminds me of those little shortcake dessert shells you sometimes see in the bakery section of the grocery store. I knew this pan would be extremely useful because the little cakes can be filled with lots of different things: fresh fruit, custard, jam, ice cream, pudding,… just to name a few. In fact, I used it to make these strawberry shortcakes and strawberry rhubarb shortcakes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These are so simple to make. Once the little cakes are made, they are really easy to assemble and the results speak for themselves.
- It’s a unique take on a classic. We all know and love strawberry shortcakes, so why not take that idea and put a spin on it with blueberries.
- They are a light and fresh dessert. I love a decadent dessert as much as the next person, but sometimes isn’t nice to have something light and refreshing. These are perfect for Mother’s Day or Easter.
Oh! And if you like my garden-inspired table setting, I’ve shared all the details here. I even provided my no-fail tips for styling a beautiful table setting for any occasion, holiday, or celebration!
Ingredients:
My guess is that you may already have the ingredients you need to make these blueberry shortcakes.
- all-purpose flour
- granulate sugar
- baking powder
- kosher salt
- vanilla
- butter
- milk
- egg
- blueberries
To serve, I recommend a lemon glaze (recipe included in the printable recipe card below), lemon zest, more fresh blueberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream for serving. However feel free to serve these any way you’d like.
How to Make
Although these Blueberry Shortcakes may look complex, in reality, they’re pretty simple to make. You can get the full ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card at then end of this post.
- The first step is to prepare the pan. For an intricate pan like this one, I start by spraying the molds with baking spray. Then, I add some all-purpose flour to each cavity, shake it around, and discard the excess.
- Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then add in the vanilla, softened butter, milk, and egg.
- With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about two minutes. Gently stir in the fresh blueberries.
- Now spoon the mixture in the prepared cake pan and pop it in the oven.
Quick note: I recommend placing a sheet pan under the cake pan to catch any batter that may spill over. I overfilled my molds so I had some batter run over. That wasn’t fun to clean up.
- When the shortcakes are done, let them cool in the pan. This will ensure they come out easily. Once cooled, gently loosen each cake with your finger; then invert the plan to release the cakes.
- Next I topped the shortcakes with blueberries. Then I drizzled them with a lemon glaze (recipe included below). After that, I sprinkled on confectioners’ sugar and added a pinch of lemon zest. Voila!
Recipe Variations and FAQ
- I topped my blueberry shortcakes with a bunch of blueberries, lemon glaze, lemon zest, and powdered sugar. You could simply top these with fresh blueberries and homemade whipped cream, and they’d be equally tasty.
- Try different fruit or berries. I think these would be equally delicious with blackberries, raspberries, or even pineapple.
- Skip the fruit all together and try making red velvet or chocolate shortcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remember the shortcakes from the pan? Before adding the batter, be sure to spray generously with baking spray. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove them. Gently loosen each cake with your fingers: then invert the pan to release the cakes.
Can I make the shortcakes in advance? Yes! Bake up the cakes in advance. Store them in an airtight container. Assemble just before serving.
And that’s it, my friends. Easy and delicious Blueberry Shortcakes! Happy baking!
More Delicious Blueberry Recipes You’ll Enjoy
- Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
- Really Good Blueberry Muffins
- Blueberry Boy Bait
- Wild Blueberry Grunt
- Mini Skillet Blueberry Pies
I hope you’ll bake up a batch of these blueberry shortcakes. I know you’re going to love them. If you do, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.
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Blueberry Shortcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Next, coat the cake pan with baking spray. For more intricate pans, spray with baking spray. Then, add some all-purpose flour to each cavity, shake it around, and discard the excess.
- The next step is to whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Then add the vanilla, softened butter, milk, and egg. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about two minutes. Gently stir in the fresh blueberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cavities in the mold pan. Each cavity should be about 3/4 full. In case there are any drips, set the pan on a baking sheet while putting the batter in the cavities. Then place the pan into the preheated oven.
- Bake the little cakes for 18-20 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove them. Gently loosen each cake with your fingers: then invert the pan to release the cakes.
- To serve, top each cake with blueberries. Then drizzle with lemon glaze (recipe below) and sprinkle with lemon zest and confectioners’ sugar. For an added treat, serve with freshly whipped cream.
Excellent! I topped with blueberry/sugar/cornstarch sauce. Had trouble removing first batch from pan but used melted butter for the next batch and they popped right out after cooling.
I haven’t made this yet but when reading the recipe directions it doesn’t say anything about what pan you need to use. It just says to spray pan with backers spray. The only place I could find it being mentioned is at the beginning of your page.
You might want to add that to your recipe. Because it doesn’t show/tell you on the recipe especially if you’ve printed it. I would have had no idea I was supposed to use.
What could I use for an egg replacement?
I’m not sure. I haven’t tested the recipe without eggs. I believe people often use applesauce as an egg replacement. That could be worth trying, but since I haven’t tested it, I’m not sure if / how it works.
xo Michael
Using A muffin pan would not result in A cup to fill with the berries. Any suggestions on how to successfully create this without buying the pan?
This is correct. You’d just have to change your presentation. You’d have to serve the berries on the side, serve the dessert in a small dish with the blueberries around it / piled on top, etc.
If you want a “cup” in your cake, you’ll need a special pan.
xo Michael
I made a recipe that one of mini Bundt pans was what you needed for the recipe. . I used a muffin pan but instead of just putting it the oven after you put the muffin mix in the pan, I made a ball out of foil and put it in the middle of the batter , this way it rises around it and you have a indentation that you can fill with whatever you want. I’ve also tried putting the ball in the pan before you put the batter in.
In a cookie cup
If I were to use a muffin tray for these would the baking time increase or decrease
I assume it would increase as they would be a bit thicker. You’d have to keep an eye on them and test for doneness with a toothpick. Maybe bake a test one before the whole batch if you want an exact idea on timing.
xo Michael
These look delicious! Saving this recipe for future baking.
This blueberry short cakes are great while having a cup of coffee.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
xo Michael
really nice, I prefer blueberries to strawberries and never liked the traditional store bought cake for strawberry shortcake anyway, this is better, thank you
Oh my! Wish I had some blueberries. Looks delightful!
Those look divine! Thank you for sharing the recipe 🙂
These look delish! Do you know if frozen blueberries would work in place of fresh? Thanks for all of the inspiration!!
Now I’m craving blueberries! Your recipes are the BEST. Thanks for bringing sunshine to my day!