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) slightly salted butter
- 5 medium free range eggs
- A few drops of vinegar or lemon juice
- 250 g (8.8 oz) blueberries
Equipment
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) slightly salted butter
- 5 medium free range 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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This is a commissioned post for Tefal.
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Vanessa Vickery says
I don't have an Actifry! Sounds like a need one! Your cake looks so good.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I wouldn't be without my Actifry, I love it!
Jyothi (Jo) says
Your blueberry cake looks absolutely beautiful. Love the recipe. I'm so impressed with how gorgeous the cake turned out being made in actifry!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This really is a super recipe, let me know if you give it a try!
Marisa Franca says
WOW!! I'm impressed. Now that is using a piece of kitchen equipment for more than one thing. The blueberry cake looks amazing. I love the spots of color throughout the cake. Very inventive of you!!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I really enjoyed making this delicious cake in the Actifry. The recipe is featured on the ActiFry app and it's so easy to prepare :)
Halal Food Gastronomy says
OMG I'm totally shocked that you can make a cake in the actifry
Emily Leary says
It's amazing how many truly delicious recipes can be made in the Actifry. I love mine!
Anna Hettick says
I've never made a blueberry cake of any kind but this one looks super delicious!! and I've also never heard of an actifry but I am intrigued!
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I'm a huge fan of the Actifry and this cake recipe is super yummy!
Veena Azmanov says
Oh, wow.. never heard of the actifry here but this cake looks delicious. I must look for this appliance and read more.. sounds like a fun appliance to have on hand.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! I love using my Actifry - it's a wonderful addition to my kitchen and there are so many delicious recipes that can be made!
Megan says
Oh yuuuum this looks so good! I'm typically not huuuge on blueberries but this looks just perfect.
Emily Leary says
Thank you! This cake is moist and very yummy. I hope you give it a go :)
Anosa says
I didn't know you could bake using an air fryer, this is revolutionary for me. The cake looks absolutely delicious
Emily Leary says
Yes, it's amazing how many delicious recipes can be made in the Actifry!
Grant R says
That looks pretty good. Easy to use, and (more importantly for a lazy messy cook like me) easy to clean! By the way - your photos of your food / ingredients are top quality!
Emily Leary says
Thank you so much! I love using my Actifry and this recipe is really tasty!
H says
This sounds delicious and looks so moist. I have an actifry but never baked in it. Can I ask a question. What is starch when comes to baking like this? And where do you purchase it? Sorry to be dim and thanks for recipe :)
Emily Leary says
I found potato starch in ASDA - it was in the world foods section :)