Huckleberry Delight
Delightful huckleberry desserts that are sweet, tart, and bursting with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Huckleberries (2 cups)
- Granulated Sugar (¾ cup)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 ½ cups)
- Unsalted Butter (½ cup, softened)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Baking Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Milk (½ cup)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8×8 inch square pan, greasing it lightly.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the huckleberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle extra huckleberries on top.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon zest, coconut milk, or chocolate chips. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: huckleberry, dessert, baking, summer, fruit, sweet