Blueberry Lime Buttermilk Pound Cake

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Blueberry Lime Buttermilk Pound CakeAs a CSN Preferred Blogger, I was offered the option of another product review or giveaway. I chose the latter which Iā€™d like to pass to my US/Canada readers. The giveaway is valid for US and Canada residents only, as CSN can only ship for free there, though if you have a US/Canada address or would like to gift something to a friend or relative there, do feel free to enter. CSNā€™s product categories cover everything from cookware, office furniture, bunk bed-office combinations and fitness equipment to gaming chairs, grills, greenhouses and much much more.


To win this ā€˜One-time-use $75 Gift Certificateā€™ all you need to do is to visit CSN Stores and tell me which product you would buy if you won this giveaway. Do leave a valid email address in your comment before midnight 01 March 2011. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced thereafter. He/she will have 48 hours to respond, else a new one will be drawn.

Now, back to writing about what I like best, BAKING!! Was baking chocolate granola for the nth time the other day, and the teen suggested using blueberries. Something went TING in my head, and I suddenly remembered my stash of dried blueberries that had arrived from the UK not so long ago. It was cake baking day too, so I decided to bake my fave recipe buttermilk pound cake with a twist of lime and blueberries.Blueberries & lime ā€“ a combination made in heaven, makes for beautiful pairing. The buttermilk in the pound cake gives it a beautiful, light crumb. The cake tastes very nice warm, and is great the next day as well. The dried blueberries rehydrate with the lime and buttermilk and add glory to the cake. This is one basic cake I make ALL the time, the recipe lives in my head.Itā€™s an amazingly versatile recipe and takes any number of flavour combinations willingly. Versions Iā€™ve tried before include lime buttermilk cake with a lime glazing, orange chocolate-chip, coffee chocolate-chip, plain chocolate, and even a chocolate-vanilla marble cake. See, I told you I make this very often, or at least used to until the teen began dietingā€¦ā€¦ She now checks the ingredients before taking a bite, and exhales a loud ā€œewwww!!!ā€ if she as much as hears the word b u t t e r ! Drama in everyday life, so itā€™s been a while since I made this ā€¦ 2-3 weeks actually. I did a tangerine yogurt cake yesterday {read low fat, oil not butter}, and will hopefully post that soon.

Blueberries Lime Buttermilk Pound Cake
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour {or 100% plain flour for a lighter crumb}
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup vanilla sugar
2 eggs
100ml buttermilk {or substitute recipe below}
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Juice of 2 limes {or 1 lemon}
Zest of 2 limes {or 1 lemon}
2/3 cup dried blueberries
To make buttermilk substitute at home:
Take 100ml milk at room temperature and add 1 tsp of white vinegar. Let it stand 5-10 minutes. When it curdles, itā€™s ready to use.


Method:
Grease and flour the sides of a 8ā€³ ring tin, or a 6ā€³ round tin. Line the bottom. { I play safe line the sides too}.
Preheat the oven to 170C.
Mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl with a whisk. Reserve.
Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, followed by the vanilla extract, lime juice and zest.
With the beater on low speed, add the flour mix and buttermilk alternately in three lots. Gently fold in the dried blueberries.
Bake for 50-60 minutes till golden brown on top, and the tester comes out clean.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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As I write this post, my heart and thoughts are with the people of New Zealand which has been devastated by the most horrific earthquake. It just seems to unfair, so tragic ā€¦ the scale of loss unbelievable.

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About me: I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer and photographer. Food is my passion - baking, cooking, developing recipes, making recipes healthier, using fresh seasonal produce and local products, keeping a check on my carbon footprint and being a responsible foodie! I enjoy food styling, food photography, recipe development and product reviews. I express this through my food photographs which I style and the recipes I blog. My strength lies in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. Baking in India, often my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients, and this has now become a platform to get creative on. I enjoy cooking immensely as well.

111 thoughts on ā€œBlueberry Lime Buttermilk Pound Cakeā€

  1. I love blueberries, and these look delicious. There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh wild blueberries. I would also like to try this with the lime glaze you mentioned Sounds fantastic!

  2. Thatā€™s a wonderful combo, havenā€™t tried before. I have a stash of fresh blueberries sitting in the fridge!

    Btw, its easy peasy what Iā€™d pick from CSN (I am going to the US next month!). Silpat, a springform pan, and a stovetop waffle pan.

  3. Hey Deeba,
    Beautiful pound cake.. a doubt thoughā€¦ can i make this with fresh blueberries? love the clicksā€¦
    I tried ur chocolate granola and posted on my blog.. it was awesomeā€¦
    If i win the CSN Stores Give away i would buy Rachel Rayā€™s ā€œBubble and Brownā€ Stone ware set. My email is Tahemeem.shaik@gmail.com

  4. It looks so tasty ! wondering if I can make the same thing with strawberry as that;s what i have in my fridge right now šŸ™‚

  5. Great giveaway! šŸ™‚ I would pick the Calphalon ā€“ KN4008VS ā€“ Katana Series Cutlery 8ā€³ VG-1 Chefā€™s Knife ā€“ I so need a new sharp knife!! šŸ™‚

  6. Deeba, I love classic cakes that you can vary according to whatever you feel like! Iā€™ll be trying this classic cake of yours with some fresh blueberries I have in my fridge. And ditto about the people of Christchurch. Thinking about everyone there.

  7. I dont think i have seen dried bluberries here. I should search for them to see if i find it here. I love pound cakes and yours just look so so good.
    I am always looking for pound cakes, budnt cakes etcā€¦. so that i can make for Shyama and send it with her when she goes on sunday back to college to share with her friends in her building šŸ™‚

  8. Oh what a lovely cake showed off beautifully against vintage props. A great giveaway, too! I would love to get a small cake stand for my cupcakes or more cake pans as my old ones are getting quite raggedy.

  9. Wow, I would buy the kitchen aid stand mixer if I were to win.. and I love blueberries in any recipe will try this one out. Thanks

  10. Such simple looking lovely cake. I discovered it for you. šŸ˜‰
    I would really like an emulsion blender. (You pick me and Iā€™ll pick you. hehe)

  11. Though I havenā€™t tasted Blueberries,I am in this cake it would taste awesome.Having tried out two variations of this cake,I can say as much!!Looks lovely!!

    I would go crazy at the Bakeware section..so many choices!!

  12. Your pound cake looks wonderful!

    Speaking of cakeā€¦ I would definitely buy a cake serving plate, you canā€™t have too manyā€¦ however I can use anything in the entire Bakeware section.

  13. At CSN I have had my eye on some creme brulee molds as well as a watcher pitcher. As for the cake I do not shy away from butter with the flavour it adds to cakes, but I love using olive oil for the texture it creates.valleygurl43(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  14. That cake looks lovely especially after you put it over the blue napkin I sent you šŸ™‚ I brought the same one with me to US but havenā€™t used it much šŸ™‚

    Cookware/Bakeware, of course!

  15. That pound cake ā€“ looks amazing!

    Af for the CSN ā€“ I had never heard of the site before, but there are so many storage items and baking items I want ā€“ but especially the practical canrack stacks which my pantry desperatly needs!

    dubois_rebecca@hotmail.com

  16. I was thinking I would put it towards a Le Creuset, but then I saw the Rooster handle on that staub DO. Holy so in love!
    saregardner at gmail dot com

  17. Deeba, This pound cake sounds wonderful, and I even have limes and blueberries (hopefully frozen works)! Beautiful images as always! Have a great week!

  18. this give away seems too good to passup..:)
    I have been a silent reader and admirer of ur blog until nowā€¦ur pictures, recipes, ideas, stories everything is wonderfulā€¦

  19. I love blueberries too. A very pretty cake this one.
    Iā€™d pick up a waffle maker from CSN Stores ā€“ have been craving them for a while now.

  20. wonderful looking cakeā€¦Thanks for this giveaway and I would like to get a ā€˜Weston ā€“ Roma Express Electric Pasta Machineā€™ from CSN if I wonā€¦

  21. I love blueberries and lime too, Deeba. šŸ™‚ Your cake looks so scrumptious, very homey and welcoming. If I were to win the giveaway, Iā€™d have to go for a new sheet set. šŸ™‚

  22. I came across a lime-coconut cake recipe that iā€™d love to try out now that Iā€™ve seent eh dizzying varieties you have chirned out. love that cake pan that the cake is sitting on. I wold go bat crazy at the CSN store, i most probably would go for the kitchen aid ice cream maker attchment and then a really really good chefs knife.

  23. I would buy the Hamilton Beach Countertop Oven with Convection & Rotisserie.
    Baking smaller dishes in a countertop grill is economic in many ways.
    Think Green!!!!

  24. So delicious!

    There are so many choicesā€¦.candy thermometer, a pasta maker, or a wooden pizza peel!

  25. That cake sounds just scrumptious! I love blueberries in cake. It is a perfect combination.

    CSN has so many lovely things. I would probably look for a new saute pan.

  26. Love blueberries and great idea using lime! I should use that more often rather than just lemon.

  27. i love poundcakes with buttermilk! and i love blueberries. i havenā€™t tried the lime addition yet but sounds delicious. the one kitchen item missing in my kitchen is a food processor, so thatā€™s probably what iā€™d buy if i won the giveaway! that or a bunch of cute looking baking pans! i have a ton, but you can never have too many!

  28. I donā€™t think Iā€™ve ever tried anything with blueberries and lime- it sounds like a winning combo! If I won the giveaway, I would buy some Palecek Philo Leaf Pillows for my new apartment!

  29. I have not thought of blueberry with lime before but it makes perfect sense, I must try this soon especially so as here in Maine I can get real buttermilk by Kateā€™s Butter at my local market.
    Thanks Deeba!

  30. OOOH what a great giveaway! I would buy the 4 cup cuisinart food processor because mine died about a month ago and I miss it ever so much!!!

  31. Iā€™d buy a Cuisipro ice cream scoop or silicone whisk. I love these kind of recipesā€¦ones that can be adapted with different ingredients added in. This cake looks beautiful.

  32. 1. That blueberry pound cake looks amazing!
    2. I would probably invest in some more bakeware ā€“ either some mini ceramics, a full-sized tart pan, or a square pan!

  33. Hi Deebaā€¦I would looove to own a Stand Mixer!!!
    Love your blog! Have been an ardent follower of your blog for the past three years. Suma (Bangalore) and I are huuuge fans of your blog. šŸ™‚ All the best! šŸ™‚

  34. If I won Iā€™d love to put the gift certificate toward the Aerosoles ā€“ THUMB PRI-002 ā€“ Thumb Printz Sport Shoes in Black Leather. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  35. That looks like a seriously good cake! Too bad your daughter is all anti-butter at the moment as I think butter is sooo good to work with and hey, in moderation itā€™s ok right? (or so I tell myself at least!)

  36. I love a cake that adapts well to variations, I would have not thought to put blueberries and lime together, but it sounds like a great pairing. If I were to win the giveaway I would probably buy a waffle maker, they have so many to choose from and my old one died a long time ago.

  37. Deeba, this pound cake is absolutely gorgeous. I love the flavor combination you put together. Iā€™m with you on the New Zealand tragedy. Itā€™s so incredibly sad. Hopefully they will recover quickly.

    Count me in for the contest. I have been pining over the red dutch ovens on their site for some time now. Hope you have a great rest of the week!

  38. great post! one of my fav quick desserts is store bought pound cake, lime curd, and fresh blueberries. this sounds like a great homemade version. iā€™ll def give it a try, but try to make vegan and gf substitutes as i go. iā€™m saving this to http://cookmarked.com for safekeeping. thanks for sharing!

  39. Love the idea of blueberries and lime which would be a new combination for me!

    I know exactly what I want at CNS, a pizelle maker!

  40. I would get a new set of sheets. We are newlyweds ā€“ but married late in lifeā€¦all our sheets are ten+ years old and starting to go to tatters. The ones on CSN are gorgeous, so I would be buzzing through the Modern Store on CSN to pick out a new set.

    colleen at fortysomethingbride.com

  41. That looks so awesome. Iā€™m now having a berry craving. Iā€™d use the gift certificate toward a new rug for my living room. My hardwood is looking a little bare at the moment.

  42. Hello Deeba , this cake looks flavourful to me . I feel like picking one piece u so invitingly offeredā€¦lol

  43. I really need a new toaster. CNS has some nice ones and Iā€™m torn between a two or four slice one.

  44. How delicious does this look, I want to put the kettle on now & make a lovely cup of tea to go with this, its looks scrumptious šŸ™‚

  45. I would put the gift cert towards a nice dutch oven to cook up some hearty meals for my hunny!

  46. Oh my there are so many things I ā€œneedā€!!! But I think I might use it on a apple peeler, corer, slicer-maybe or a new casserole dish;) This blueberry lime pound cake is a must try for me-Printing!!!

  47. poundcake with bluberriesā€¦would love to try thisā€¦as my son loves blueberriesā€¦ur pics r always a treat to eyes and ur lipsamcking posts r treat to the tongue and finally to the bellyā€¦
    i simply love CSN and adore Le Crueset
    and would like to buy square casserole in black
    http://www.cookware.com/Le-Creuset-PG1357-2331-LEC1884.html
    elegant addition to my kitchenā€¦
    awesome giveaway dear
    creativesanyukta@gmail.com
    (http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/)

  48. That Blueberry Pound Cake looks soooooooo good! I want a pice!
    Anyway, I would like o get the Smart Gear ā€“ SG311C33 ā€“ Classic Wooden Training Bike if I won.
    Digicat {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  49. That cake looks good enough to eat!!! šŸ™‚ I wish I werenā€™t baking challenged.
    I would like the get the Belle Epoque ā€“ 80 ā€“ Chateau Down Pillow
    HobartsMama {at} aol {dot} com

  50. Beautiful post! Love the combination of blueberries and lime. šŸ™‚ Yummers.

    I would totally love to get any of the le creuset stoneware baking dishes in caribbean! What a beautiful colour. šŸ™‚

  51. Have never tasted blueberries or a cake with lemon(sound strange I know!) , this looks and sounds real homey and delicious!

    What would I like to buy from CSN stores?? Tough tough question! A new cake carrier, angel food pan, bundt pansā€¦ boy!! This is like putting a child in a toy store:-)

  52. cake looks so lovely, canā€™t wait to try it. I would love to get an ice cream maker and cake stand from CSN.

  53. Never before I had tried a bookmarked recipe within a weekā€™s time Deeba.I tried this recipe today.Gorgeous texture of the cake.Soft and fluffy.I didnt use lime thoughā€¦just with fresh blueberries.Thanks so much.Will post if I get decent pictures šŸ™‚

  54. Wow, so many great things. Think Iā€™ll take a Le Creuset grill pan! Cassis, please. šŸ˜€ Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!

  55. If I won, Iā€™d definitely put the gift card towards getting a bed frame or a platform bed. The (futon) frame on my current bed has been broken for months now and is long overdue for a replacement. Iā€™m getting sick of sleeping in a crater.

  56. Cake luks awesome. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
    I would like to get some Baker ware Products šŸ™‚
    thesaji.blogspot.com

  57. I would love to get a new handbag from CSN. Iā€™ve got my eye on the Parinda ā€“ Marguerite Small Handbag.

  58. If I won, Iā€™d love to get something from the Microplane implement line, such as the zester or adjustable slicer.

  59. SPice racks! I am in desperate need of spice racks as my spices are taking over my one cupboard entirely and it is hard to find anything.

  60. I just have so many picks at the CSN stores.. a Wusthof knife would be first choice, or a Victorinox, or a Rachel Ray Saute Pan or a Le Creuset Skillet.. I could go on.. Anything would make me happy I think šŸ™‚
    I have a packet of dried blueberries which are really drying. I should stop being lazy right now and whisk one of this beauties.
    Thank you Deeba

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