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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Aleta says
Wow how cool is this?? I would never have dreamed a cake could be made in an actifry. Finally I can make something besides wings!
Emily Leary says
Yes, this cake is so yummy! We all love it in our house!
Analida Braeger says
I love tangy, tart blueberries. Especially baked into things. The flavor explodes. I can't wait to make this simple dessert and nibble on it with some tea. Thanks!
Emily Leary says
Yes, absolutely - they're just perfect in all sorts of baked goods.
Liz says
Wow! That cake doesn't only look delish but soo pretty. I never tried baking blueberry before, but thanks for providing the steps.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I hope you loved it if you gave it a go!
Preet says
Oh, I am badly craving for this! This is so good, this will be a huge hit! This would disappear in no time at our house!
Emily Leary says
Great! This cake is really delicious!
Kara says
You can bake in the actifry.......I never knew that. Will have to give it a try
Emily Leary says
Yes, you really should give this super recipe a try. It's delicious :)
Frank says
Wow! Never thought to bake (err, fry) in an air fryer. This could add a whole new spin to lots of recipes. Now the real question, can you make a cake deep frying it. ;)
Emily Leary says
A deep fried cake - now there's a funny thought :) I love using my Actifry and there are so many recipes that can be made in it. It baked this cake wonderfully!
Christa says
That cake looks absolutely delicious! I love baking with fresh blueberries. I had no idea you could bake cakes in an air fryer. I might have to add it to my Christmas list.
Emily Leary says
Awesome! Definitely get one - they’re fun to cook and experiment with.
Geraline Batarra says
This recipe looks really delicious. I can say that I am not good in baking but I will try to make this at home as the procedure of making it looks so easy to follow.
Emily Leary says
Thank you - it was so easy and I was so impressed with the results.
Marcie says
You can make CAKE in an air fryer!?! Ok, you have my attention! This looks super tasty! What a fun idea!
Emily Leary says
Crazy, right?! But it really works.
Ashley Rice says
This looks so yummy!! I'll have to find a way to veganize this so that I can try it out! Yum!
Emily Leary says
Ooh yes, should work with the usual swaps, I reckon.