Blueberry cake – baked in the ActiFry

A light, sweet, perfectly cooked blueberry cake – and it’s all made in the air fryer!

So many of us already know and love the Tefal ActiFry. It’s an iconic kitchen appliance famous for being able to cook up a big batch of tasty, crispy chips with just one small spoonful of oil, but it’s also capable of so much more. In our house, the ActiFry is loved for its versatility, making it easy to cook up all sorts of family meals from fries to stir-frys, curries to con carne, and even desserts.

The ActiFry works by circulating hot air inside the bowl, while a rotating paddle ensures that food browns and cooks perfectly – it’s literal and figuratively a 360 ̊ cooking experience!

ActiFry hosted a big event at Exmouth beachfront to promote the benefits of 360 ̊ cooking. Members of the public were able to enjoy a free dinner and dessert made in the ActiFry. The twist? Everything was served sky-high on the world’s first Ferris wheel restaurant!

To celebrate the event here on the ground, a group of food bloggers including myself have been selected to try out the wonders of 360 ̊ cooking at home. And what better way than by whipping up a recipe in the ActiFry that was served at the main event?

It’s my turn today, and I’ve chosen to cook up this fabulous blueberry cake, as featured on the ActiFry app (iOS/Android). I love that the app walks you through the stages, and using the ActiFry is a fun and different way to bake.

So, let’s make this amazing blueberry cake in the ActiFry!

Ingredients

• 140g (5 oz) flour
• 140g (5 oz) starch (I used potato starch)
• 15g (0.5 oz) baking powder
• 180g (6.3 oz) caster sugar
• 190g (6.7 oz) butter
• 5 medium eggs
• A few drops of vinegar or lemon juice
• 250g (8.8 oz) blueberries

Instructions

Sift together the flour, baking powder and starch and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and white.

Add the eggs one at a time, alternating with the flour/starch mix.

Add the drops of vinegar or lemon juice.

Add the blueberries and mix together.

Remove the paddle from the pan. Butter and flour the pan, making sure to butter and flour the central tube well.

Pour in the mixture.

Place the pan inside the ActiFry and close the lid. Cook for 45 minutes. Note! The ActiFry Genius XL also has automated time and temperature controls, so this bit is super easy.

Turn out, ideally on to a cooling rack, and leave to cool or chill before eating.

Several slices of this delicious cake was gone minutes after this shot was taken. I’d call that a total success! And when it’s time to clean up, the ActiFry bowl washes really easily, and even better, it’s safe to pop it in the dishwasher.

Next to take up the 360 challenge is Karen Burns-Booth of Lavender and Lovage. Over to you, Karen!

What do you think of this delicious blueberry cake? Are you tempted to try it?

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Blueberry cake in the Actifry!

Did you know that you can make really good, tasty cake in the ActiFry? Well you can, and the results are wonderful! This blueberry cake is delicious with a delicate flavour, bursts of sweet blueberry and an astonishingly light and soft crumb.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: cakes and bakes

Cuisine: British

Keyword: actifry, blueberry, cake

Servings: 16 slices

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

• 140 g (4.9 oz) flour
• 140 g (4.9 oz) starch I used potato starch
• 15 g (0.5 oz) baking powder
• 180 g (6.3 oz) caster sugar
• 190 g (6.7 oz) butter
• 5 medium eggs
• A few drops of vinegar or lemon juice
• 250 g (8.8 oz) blueberries

Instructions

• Sift together the flour, baking powder and starch and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and white.
• Add the eggs one at a time, alternating with the flour/starch mix.
• Add the drops of vinegar or lemon juice.
• Add the blueberries and mix together.
• Remove the paddle from the pan. Butter and flour the pan, making sure to butter and flour the central tube well.
• Pour in the mixture.
• Place the pan inside the ActiFry and close the lid. Cook for the time indicated. Turn out, ideally on to a cooling rack, and leave to cool or chill before eating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.

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