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
- 140 g (4.9 oz) plain white flour (all purpose flour)
- 140 g (4.9 oz) starch I used potato starch
- 15 g (0.5 oz) baking powder
- 180 g (6.3 oz) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 190 g (6.7 oz) salted butter
- 5 medium free range eggs
- A few drops of vinegar or lemon juice
- 250 g (8.8 oz) blueberries
Equipment
- Actifry
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
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 Recipe in The Actifry!
Ingredients
- 140 g (4.9 oz) plain white flour (all purpose flour)
- 140 g (4.9 oz) starch I used potato starch
- 15 g (0.5 oz) baking powder
- 180 g (6.3 oz) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 190 g (6.7 oz) salted butter
- 5 medium free range eggs
- A few drops of vinegar or lemon juice
- 250 g (8.8 oz) blueberries
Equipment
- Actifry
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
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.
- 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.
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This is a commissioned post for Tefal.
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Rachel says
Wow, how cool this scrumptious looking cake was made in an actifry - I wonder if the same recipe would work in my new air fryer? Looks super tasty.
Emily Leary says
If you give it a try, let me know!
Joanna says
I have heard about this appliance before but never imagines that you could make a cake inside it. Great work! I noticed it says hard on the recipe but you made it sound so easy. And the result looks very yummy.
Emily Leary says
Yes, the Actifry is so versatile and a great addition to the kitchen! This cake bakes absolutely perfectly and tastes delicious!
Elaine Benoit says
Yum! I love blueberries and especially love it in cakes! Your cake looks delicious and easy!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I love blueberries too and this delicious cake baked so beautifully in the Actifry!
Alexis says
What a fun kitchen gadget! The cake turned out amazing, it looks absolutely delicious. I'll hav etc add this to our holiday baking list this year.
Emily Leary says
Yes, I really love using my Actifry. There are so many different recipes that can be made and the cake baked to perfection!
fashionandstylepolice says
I have Tefal ActiFry but never knew it could bake. I will be trying this recipe. Looks very yummy.
Emily Leary says
Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it.
Kira says
This looks delicious! All my girls love blueberries so I know this would go down a treat In our house :)
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I'm sure your girls would absolutely love this cake!
Chloe Ciliberto says
How have I never heard of actifry before? I love the wheel with the different recipes on and that cake looks so delicious. What a brilliant kitchen tool!
Emily Leary says
Yes, the Actifry is a wonderful addition to the kitchen and this Blueberry Cake baked so beautifully!
Neda says
Ah.. this looks absolutely delicious! I need to make this as soon as possible!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! The Actifry baked this blueberry cake to perfection - enjpy!
Evelyn Hernandez says
This blueberry cake looks delicious, so moist and yummy! Would love to try this recipe.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I love using my Actifry and this cake baked perfectly! I hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!
angel says
wow this is great! especially for those do not have ovens like me. i will look into this products. really sounds interesting. thanks for sharing!
Emily Leary says
Thank you. I love my Actifry and I happen to know that my mum has now put one on her Christmas present list!